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Witeborn Family History

Witeborn 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: Whitehorn, Wittenborn, Willborn, Winborn, Wilborn, Winterburn

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Where is the Witeborn family from?

You can see how Witeborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witeborn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Witeborn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Witeborn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witeborn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Witeborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witeborn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Witeborn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Witeborn. For the veterans among your Witeborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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