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Witlam Family History

Witlam 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: Witham, Islam, William, Winham, Killam, Dirlam, Gillam, Witman

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Where is the Witlam family from?

You can see how Witlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witlam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witlam family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Witlam's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Witlam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witlam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Witlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witlam 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Witlam. 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 2 military records available for the last name Witlam. For the veterans among your Witlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witlam lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Witlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Witlam in 1977 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witlam 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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