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Witten Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from Witte . English: variant of Whitton .

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


Similar surnames: Witte, Witter, Otten, Witteman, Wibben, Witt, Kitten, Rutten, Botten

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Where is the Witten family from?

You can see how Witten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Witten families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Witten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witten families in 1911.
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What did your Witten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Witten. 60% of Witten men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Witten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witten 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Witten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Witten. For the veterans among your Witten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witten lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Witten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Witten in 1952 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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