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Witman Family History

Witman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whitman. Americanized form of German Wittmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Witman family from?

You can see how Witman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Witman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 31% of all the recorded Witman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Witman families in 1911.
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What did your Witman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housework was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Witman. 100% of Witman women worked as a Housework.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Witman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Witman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Witman. For the veterans among your Witman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Witman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Witman in 1949 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witman 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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