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Wittemire Family History

Wittemire 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: Dittemore, Whittemore, Settlemire, Wiltshire, Witter, Wittmer

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Where is the Wittemire family from?

You can see how Wittemire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittemire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittemire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wittemire family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wittemire's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wittemire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittemire 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 30 census records available for the last name Wittemire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittemire 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wittemire. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wittemire. For the veterans among your Wittemire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittemire lifespan?

Average Wittemire life expectancy in 2003 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittemire 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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