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Witmar Family History

Witmar 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: Witman, Widmar, Witmer, Titman, Witham, Bitar, Wimmer, Widmer, Widman

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Where is the Witmar family from?

You can see how Witmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witmar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Witmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Witmar family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Witmar's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Witmar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witmar 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 283 census records available for the last name Witmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witmar 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Witmar. 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 27 military records available for the last name Witmar. For the veterans among your Witmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witmar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Witmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Witmar in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witmar 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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