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Witthuhn Family History

Witthuhn Surname Meaning

North German: metonymic occupational name for a poultry farmer or dealer or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a chicken in some way.

It originates from Middle Low German.

The term combines two elements: witte, which means ‘white’, and hōn, meaning ‘chicken’.

This naming convention highlights the connection between profession and physical characteristics.

Such names were common in Northern Germany, reflecting local occupations and traits.

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


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Where is the Witthuhn family from?

You can see how Witthuhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witthuhn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Witthuhn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Witthuhn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Witthuhn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witthuhn families in 1911.
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What did your Witthuhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witthuhn. 41% of Witthuhn men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Witthuhn women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witthuhn were Salesman and Servant.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Servant
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witthuhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witthuhn 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Witthuhn. 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 335 military records available for the last name Witthuhn. For the veterans among your Witthuhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witthuhn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Witthuhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Witthuhn in 1951 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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