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Witles Family History

Witles 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: Wiles, Willes, Miles, Giles, Willey, Bitler, Witek, Illes, Watler

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Where is the Witles family from?

You can see how Witles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Witles family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Witles's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witles families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Witles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witles 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Witles. 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 4 military records available for the last name Witles. For the veterans among your Witles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witles lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Witles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Witles in 1972 was 86, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witles 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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