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Wiitanen Family History

Wiitanen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wirtanen, Waisanen, Whitney, Niskanen, Whitaker, Whitner, Rantanen

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Where is the Wiitanen family from?

You can see how Wiitanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiitanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wiitanen families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wiitanen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wiitanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiitanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wiitanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiitanen. 64% of Wiitanen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Wiitanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Wiitanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiitanen 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Wiitanen. 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 175 military records available for the last name Wiitanen. For the veterans among your Wiitanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiitanen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wiitanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wiitanen in 1961 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiitanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiitanen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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