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Wittaker Family History

Wittaker Surname Meaning

see Whittaker.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wittaker family from?

You can see how Wittaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wittaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Wittaker families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wittaker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wittaker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittaker 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 Wittaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittaker. 28% of Wittaker men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Wittaker women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wittaker were Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Wittaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wittaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittaker 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Wittaker. 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 185 military records available for the last name Wittaker. For the veterans among your Wittaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittaker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wittaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wittaker in 1970 was 66, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wittaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittaker 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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