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Witzerman Family History

Witzerman 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: Waterman, Kitterman, Wierman, Widerman, Wipperman, Wilderman, Witzman

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Where is the Witzerman family from?

You can see how Witzerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzerman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Witzerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Witzerman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Witzerman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Witzerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzerman 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 282 census records available for the last name Witzerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzerman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Witzerman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Witzerman. For the veterans among your Witzerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzerman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Witzerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Witzerman in 1963 was 83, and 103 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witzerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzerman 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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