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Wittenback Family History

Wittenback 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: Wittenborn, Wittenberg, Utterback, Whitenack, Wittenburg, Hettenbach

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Where is the Wittenback family from?

You can see how Wittenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wittenback family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wittenback's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Wittenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittenback 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 108 census records available for the last name Wittenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittenback 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wittenback. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wittenback. For the veterans among your Wittenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittenback lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Wittenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wittenback in 1967 was 89, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittenback 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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