Origins of the Witten surname

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    In 1921, most Wittens lived in london

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    530 Witten Travel & migration records
    1,700 Wittens found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Wittens

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    Common female occupations for Wittens in 1921

    Laundress

    7

    Living On Own Means

    6

    Cook Domestic

    4

    House Servant

    4

    Housemaid Domestic

    4

    Common male occupations for Wittens in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    12

    Carpenter

    10

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    8

    Farm Hands

    7

    Bricklayer

    6

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