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Witson Family History

Witson Surname Meaning

see Whitson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Witson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 81 Witson families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Witson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witson families in 1911.
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What did your Witson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Witson. 100% of Witson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Witson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witson 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Witson. 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 486 military records available for the last name Witson. For the veterans among your Witson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Witson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Witson in 1966 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witson 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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