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Witers Family History

Witers 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: Waters, Withers, Wieters, Winters, Witters, Wiers, Waiters, Winter

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Where is the Witers family from?

You can see how Witers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Witers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Witers family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Witers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Witers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witers 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 Witers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witers. 100% of Witers men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Witers women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Witers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witers 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Witers. 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 26 military records available for the last name Witers. For the veterans among your Witers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Witers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Witers in 1961 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witers 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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