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Witry Family History

Witry Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish: habitational name from Witry in Luxembourg province, Belgium. This surname is more common in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg than in Belgium (Wallonia).

It is also found in France. Compare Wittry.

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


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Where is the Witry family from?

You can see how Witry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Witry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Witry families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Witry's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Witry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witry 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 Witry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witry. 50% of Witry men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Police Officer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Witry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witry 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Witry. 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 86 military records available for the last name Witry. For the veterans among your Witry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Witry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Witry in 1964 was 66, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witry 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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