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Wittekind Family History

Wittekind Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Wedekind.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wittekind family from?

You can see how Wittekind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittekind family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittekind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Wittekind families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wittekind's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wittekind families in 1880.
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What did your Wittekind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittekind. 32% of Wittekind men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wittekind women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wittekind were Fireman and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Jeweler
    13%
  • Fireman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Wittekind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wittekind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittekind 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Wittekind. 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 529 military records available for the last name Wittekind. For the veterans among your Wittekind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittekind lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wittekind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wittekind in 1964 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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