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Wittmuss Family History

Wittmuss 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: Witthuhn, Wittmer, Witts, Wittmann, Titmus, Dittus, Wittman, Witters

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Where is the Wittmuss family from?

You can see how Wittmuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittmuss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wittmuss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wittmuss families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wittmuss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wittmuss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittmuss 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 Wittmuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittmuss. 63% of Wittmuss men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    13%

What Wittmuss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Wittmuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittmuss 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wittmuss. 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 270 military records available for the last name Wittmuss. For the veterans among your Wittmuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittmuss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wittmuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wittmuss in 1966 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittmuss 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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