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Wittow Family History

Wittow 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: Wilton, Winton, Ditton, Litton, Mitton, Whitton, Fitton, Witty

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Where is the Wittow family from?

You can see how Wittow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wittow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Wittow families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Wittow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wittow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittow 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 Wittow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittow. 100% of Wittow men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Wittow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Wittow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittow 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wittow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wittow. For the veterans among your Wittow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Wittow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wittow in 1966 was 87, and 64 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittow 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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