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Wittbecker Family History

Wittbecker 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: Dittberner, Weisbecker, Wittmeyer, Witbeck, Windecker, Strecker

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Where is the Wittbecker family from?

You can see how Wittbecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittbecker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Wittbecker families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wittbecker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wittbecker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittbecker 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 Wittbecker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Wittbecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Wittbecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittbecker 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wittbecker. 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 71 military records available for the last name Wittbecker. For the veterans among your Wittbecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittbecker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Wittbecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wittbecker in 1958 was 63, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittbecker 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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