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Witkowski Family History

Witkowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places in Poland called Witkowo, Witków, or Witkowice named with the personal name Witek.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Witkowski family from?

You can see how Witkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Witkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Witkowski families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Witkowski's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Witkowski families in 1891.
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What did your Witkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witkowski. 100% of Witkowski women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Witkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkowski 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Witkowski. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Witkowski. For the veterans among your Witkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkowski lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Witkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Witkowski in 1947 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witkowski 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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