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Wittemer Family History

Wittemer 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: Wittmer, Wetterer, Witter, Wittmeyer, Fitterer, Wittner, Wiemer

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Where is the Wittemer family from?

You can see how Wittemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittemer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wittemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wittemer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wittemer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittemer 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 158 census records available for the last name Wittemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittemer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wittemer. 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 231 military records available for the last name Wittemer. For the veterans among your Wittemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittemer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wittemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wittemer in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittemer 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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