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Witsche Family History

Witsche 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: Nitsche, Witcher, Wisch, Wetsch, Mitschke, Wischer, Nitsch, Nitschke

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Where is the Witsche family from?

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

There are 90 census records available for the last name Witsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witsche 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Witsche. 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 Witsche. For the veterans among your Witsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witsche lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Witsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Witsche in 1963 was 69, and 96 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witsche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witsche 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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