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Witkow Family History

Witkow 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: Witko, Wiskow, Witkop, Witkin, Willow, Waskow, Wolkow, Vitko, Kitko

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Where is the Witkow family from?

You can see how Witkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Witkow families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Witkow's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Witkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witkow 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 Witkow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Witkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Witkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkow 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Witkow. 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 21 military records available for the last name Witkow. For the veterans among your Witkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Witkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Witkow in 1969 was 65, and 50 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witkow 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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