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Wittkin Family History

Wittkin 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: Witkin, Wittlin, Itkin, Wittig, Witting, Wilkin, Wittke, Wittman

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Where is the Wittkin family from?

You can see how Wittkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wittkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wittkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Wittkin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wittkin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wittkin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wittkin 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 133 census records available for the last name Wittkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wittkin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wittkin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wittkin. For the veterans among your Wittkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wittkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Wittkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wittkin in 1966 was 76, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wittkin 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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