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Wittenbecker Family History

Wittenbecker 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: Bittenbender, Miltenberger, Wertenberger, Ellenbecker, Ottenbacher

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Where is the Wittenbecker family from?

You can see how Wittenbecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittenbecker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wittenbecker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittenbecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wittenbecker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittenbecker 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 56 census records available for the last name Wittenbecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittenbecker 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wittenbecker. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wittenbecker. For the veterans among your Wittenbecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittenbecker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Wittenbecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wittenbecker in 1970 was 77, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittenbecker 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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