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Witty Name Meaning

English (East Yorkshire): either a nickname from Middle English witty ‘wise witty’ (Old English wit(t)ig) or a variant of Whitty .

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


Similar surnames: Whitty, Witt, Kitt, Chitty, Witte, Wilby, Withey, Wint, Kitts, Piety

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Where is the Witty family from?

You can see how Witty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 71 Witty families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Witty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witty families in 1911.
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What did your Witty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Witty. 50% of Witty men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Fisher
    24%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Millwright
    6%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Witty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witty 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Witty. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Witty. For the veterans among your Witty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witty lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Witty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Witty in 1945 was 20, and 82 in 2004.

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