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Witover Family History

Witover 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: Witcher, Witter, Westover, Wittmer, Stover, Wittner, Wittwer, Witmer

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Where is the Witover family from?

You can see how Witover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witover family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Witover families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Witover's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Witover families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witover 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 Witover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witover. 100% of Witover men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Witover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witover 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Witover. 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 10 military records available for the last name Witover. For the veterans among your Witover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witover lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Witover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Witover in 1967 was 50, and 47 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witover 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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