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Wittler Family History

Wittler Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Wittwer. habitational name for someone from Wittel in Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Wittler family from?

You can see how Wittler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wittler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 46 Wittler families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wittler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wittler families in 1880.
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What did your Wittler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittler. 65% of Wittler men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Wittler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wittler were Teacher and Student Nurse.

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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
    65%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Teacher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Student Nurse
    12%

What Wittler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wittler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittler 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Wittler. 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 728 military records available for the last name Wittler. For the veterans among your Wittler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wittler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wittler in 1952 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittler 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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