This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Witteveen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Witteveen Family History

Witteveen Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of various places called with Witteveen ‘white peat’ i.e. peatland overgrown with cotton grass.

For instance, Wit(te)veen near Appelscha in Friesland and ’t Witteveen in Epe Gelderland.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Witteveen family from?

You can see how Witteveen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witteveen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Witteveen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Witteveen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Witteveen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Witteveen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witteveen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Witteveen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witteveen. 40% of Witteveen men worked as a Carpenter.

View Census Data for Witteveen | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Witteveen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Witteveen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witteveen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Witteveen

Passenger Lists

There are 473 immigration records available for the last name Witteveen. 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.

View all Witteveen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Witteveen. For the veterans among your Witteveen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Witteveen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Witteveen family history

Discover More

What is the average Witteveen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Witteveen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Witteveen in 1963 was 87, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witteveen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witteveen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Witteveen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial