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Wittstock Family History

Wittstock Name Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places so named for instance north of Berlin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wittstruck, Whetstone, Witbeck, Wittrock, Weinstock, Woodstock

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Where is the Wittstock family from?

You can see how Wittstock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittstock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittstock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wittstock family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittstock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wittstock families in 1891.
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What did your Wittstock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittstock. 30% of Wittstock men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wittstock women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wittstock were Butcher and House Work. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Typist
    17%
  • House Work
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wittstock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittstock census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 464 immigration records available for the last name Wittstock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wittstock. For the veterans among your Wittstock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittstock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wittstock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wittstock in 1964 was 67, and 74 in 2003.

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