This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Witkinson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Witkinson Family History

Witkinson 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: Watkinson, Wilkinson, Dickinson, Atkinson, Wilkison, Wilkenson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Witkinson family from?

You can see how Witkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witkinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Witkinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Witkinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Witkinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witkinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Witkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Witkinson. 100% of Witkinson men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Witkinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Witkinson | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Witkinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Witkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkinson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Witkinson

Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Witkinson. 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.

View all Witkinson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Witkinson. For the veterans among your Witkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Witkinson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Witkinson family history

Discover More

What is the average Witkinson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witkinson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witkinson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Witkinson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial