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Wittkopf Family History

Wittkopf Surname Meaning

North German: partly standardized form of Low German Wittkopp.

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


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Where is the Wittkopf family from?

You can see how Wittkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittkopf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittkopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Wittkopf families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittkopf's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wittkopf families in 1911.
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What did your Wittkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittkopf. 55% of Wittkopf men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Wittkopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Wittkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittkopf 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Wittkopf. 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 386 military records available for the last name Wittkopf. For the veterans among your Wittkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittkopf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wittkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wittkopf in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittkopf 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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