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Wittan Family History

Wittan 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, Wittman, Mittan, Witten, Nitta, Titman, Wilton, Witham

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Where is the Wittan family from?

You can see how Wittan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wittan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wittan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittan 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 208 census records available for the last name Wittan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Wittan. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wittan. For the veterans among your Wittan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Wittan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wittan in 1966 was 79, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittan 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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