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Witkewitz Family History

Witkewitz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Itzkowitz, Lipkowitz, Witherite, Kienitz, Weitz, Rakowitz, Witkin

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Where is the Witkewitz family from?

You can see how Witkewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witkewitz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Witkewitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witkewitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witkewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Witkewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witkewitz. 100% of Witkewitz men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

What Witkewitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Witkewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkewitz 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Witkewitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Witkewitz. For the veterans among your Witkewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkewitz lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Witkewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Witkewitz in 1979 was 91, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witkewitz 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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