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Wittstein Family History

Wittstein 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: Wettstein, Wetzstein, Wildstein, Gottstein, Einstein, Hartstein

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Where is the Wittstein family from?

You can see how Wittstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wittstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Wittstein families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittstein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wittstein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittstein 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 Wittstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wittstein. 46% of Wittstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Wittstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Wittstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittstein 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Wittstein. 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 330 military records available for the last name Wittstein. For the veterans among your Wittstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Wittstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wittstein in 1963 was 77, and 100 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittstein 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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