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Wittmayer Family History

Wittmayer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wittmeyer.

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


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Where is the Wittmayer family from?

You can see how Wittmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittmayer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittmayer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wittmayer families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wittmayer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wittmayer families in 1880.
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What did your Wittmayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Receptionist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wittmayer. 19% of Wittmayer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wittmayer women worked as a Receptionist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wittmayer were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Receptionist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wittmayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Wittmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittmayer 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Wittmayer. 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 245 military records available for the last name Wittmayer. For the veterans among your Wittmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittmayer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wittmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wittmayer in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittmayer 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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