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Wittaniemi Family History

Wittaniemi 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: Wirtanen, Wittenberg, Wittner, Wittie, Witham, Niemi, Nathaniel

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Where is the Wittaniemi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittaniemi 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 Wittaniemi ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wittaniemi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittaniemi 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wittaniemi. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wittaniemi. For the veterans among your Wittaniemi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittaniemi lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Wittaniemi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wittaniemi in 1980 was 80, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittaniemi 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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