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Witeman Family History

Witeman 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: Wideman, Wireman, Wiseman, Wileman, Witzman, Witman, Wineman, Wittman

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Where is the Witeman family from?

You can see how Witeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Witeman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Witeman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witeman families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Witeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witeman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Witeman. 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 57 military records available for the last name Witeman. For the veterans among your Witeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witeman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witeman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witeman

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