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Witnik Family History

Witnik 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: Zitnik, Winnick, Witek, Kotnik, Witkin, Wittig, Niznik, Mitnick

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Where is the Witnik family from?

You can see how Witnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witnik family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Witnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witnik 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 Witnik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Witnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Witnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witnik 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Witnik. 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 23 military records available for the last name Witnik. For the veterans among your Witnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witnik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Witnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Witnik in 1964 was 70, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witnik 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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