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Witan Family History

Witan 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: Wiman, Witman, Tan, Wien, Titman, Wilton, Witham, Qian, Lian, Winton

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Where is the Witan family from?

You can see how Witan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Witan families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Witan family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Witan's in USA. California had the highest population of Witan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Witan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Witan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Witan. For the veterans among your Witan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Witan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Witan in 1973 was 52, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witan 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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