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Origins of the Witt surname

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About the Witts

We have a total number of 16139 records for people with the last name Witt.

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Where do most Witts live?

In 1921, most Witts lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Witts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 12,600 records for the Witt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Witts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Witts.

What are the most common Witt first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Witt family members

Common jobs for Witts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Witts in 1921
Dressmaker

45

Living On Own Means

34

Domestic Servant

26

Laundress

25

Servant

25

Common Male occupations for Witts in 1921
Farm Hands

81

Carpenter

73

General Farmers

63

Agricultural Labourer

60

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

49

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