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Witteman Family History

Witteman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Witte Americanized form of German Wittemann.

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


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Where is the Witteman family from?

You can see how Witteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witteman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Witteman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Witteman families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Witteman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Witteman families in 1891.
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What did your Witteman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witteman. 41% of Witteman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Witteman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witteman were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Witteman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Witteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witteman 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Witteman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 173 military records available for the last name Witteman. For the veterans among your Witteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witteman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Witteman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Witteman in 1956 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witteman 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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