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Witters Family History

Witters Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Witter English: variant of Whitehouse or Whitter with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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You can see how Witters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Witters families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Witters's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witters families in 1911.
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What did your Witters ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Witters. 100% of Witters 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Witters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witters 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Witters. 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 860 military records available for the last name Witters. For the veterans among your Witters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witters lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Witters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Witters in 1953 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witters 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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