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Wittgan Family History

Wittgan 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: Wittman, Mittman, Rittman, Pittman, Wittlin, Wittmann, Littman

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Where is the Wittgan family from?

You can see how Wittgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittgan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wittgan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittgan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wittgan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittgan 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 Wittgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittgan. 100% of Wittgan women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Wittgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittgan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wittgan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wittgan. For the veterans among your Wittgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittgan lifespan?

Average Wittgan life expectancy in 1979 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittgan 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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