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Witzigreuter Family History

Witzigreuter 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: Wingerter, Reuter, Winebrenner, Tretter, Winchester, Kreuter, Witter

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Where is the Witzigreuter family from?

You can see how Witzigreuter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzigreuter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witzigreuter family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Witzigreuter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Witzigreuter families in 1920.
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What did your Witzigreuter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witzigreuter. 100% of Witzigreuter men worked as a Knitter.

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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

  • Knitter
    100%

What Witzigreuter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Witzigreuter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzigreuter 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 Witzigreuter. 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 14 military records available for the last name Witzigreuter. For the veterans among your Witzigreuter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzigreuter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Witzigreuter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Witzigreuter in 1970 was 52, and 84 in 2003.

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