Origins of the Witt surname
About the Witts
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Interesting facts about Witt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Witt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Witt first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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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
