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Wittenauer Family History

Wittenauer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

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


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Where is the Wittenauer family from?

You can see how Wittenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittenauer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wittenauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wittenauer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittenauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wittenauer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittenauer 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 Wittenauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittenauer. 32% of Wittenauer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wittenauer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wittenauer were Farming and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Wittenauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Wittenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittenauer 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Wittenauer. 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 243 military records available for the last name Wittenauer. For the veterans among your Wittenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittenauer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wittenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wittenauer in 1963 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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