The surname Wittich was first found in Roxburghshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, where the name was derived from the Old English Hwittuc, which was translated into the Gaelic as Dow or Duff.
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Early History of the Wittich family
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Wittich Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Whittock, Whittuck, Whyttock, Whytoch, Whytock, Whytocks, Whytox, Quhittok, Wittock and many more.
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Early Notables of the Wittich family
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Wittich migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Wittich Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
John, Charles, and George Wittich, who arrived in Philadelphia between 1834 and 1866
Wittich migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Robert Wittich, who arrived in South Australia in 1847 aboard the ship "Hermann von Beckerath" 1
Contemporary Notables of the name Wittich (post 1700)
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Mrs. M. H. Wittich, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1932
Art Wittich, American Republican politician, Member of Montana State Senate 35th District; Elected 2010
Historic Events for the Wittich family
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Helmut Wittich (1921-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 2
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Messis ab alto Motto Translation: Our harvest is from the deep.
Wittich migration to the United States 
Wittich migration to Australia 
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