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Wittway Family History

Wittway 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: Witty, Wittry, Wittman, Wittwer, Pettway, Nitta, Witham, Attaway

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Where is the Wittway family from?

You can see how Wittway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wittway family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittway's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wittway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Wittway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wittway. 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 79 military records available for the last name Wittway. For the veterans among your Wittway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittway lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Wittway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wittway in 1979 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittway 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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