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Witner Family History

Witner 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: Whitner, Witter, Widner, Wisner, Wittner, Wiener, Winer, Wigner

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Where is the Witner family from?

You can see how Witner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Witner families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Witner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witner 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 Witner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witner. 32% of Witner men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Witner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witner were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Witner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Witner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witner 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Witner. 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 314 military records available for the last name Witner. For the veterans among your Witner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Witner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Witner in 1962 was 80, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witner 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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