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Wittenbarger Family History

Wittenbarger 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: Wattenbarger, Pitsenbarger, Pittsenbarger, Miltenberger, Wertenberger

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Where is the Wittenbarger family from?

You can see how Wittenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittenbarger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wittenbarger families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittenbarger's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wittenbarger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittenbarger 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 Wittenbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Winder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittenbarger. 50% of Wittenbarger women worked as a Winder.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Wittenbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Wittenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittenbarger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wittenbarger. 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 60 military records available for the last name Wittenbarger. For the veterans among your Wittenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittenbarger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Wittenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wittenbarger in 1976 was 53, and 22 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wittenbarger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittenbarger 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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