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Witzberger Family History

Witzberger 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: Wertzberger, Wildberger, Wilberger, Weisberger, Eichberger

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Where is the Witzberger family from?

You can see how Witzberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Witzberger families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Witzberger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Witzberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzberger 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 Witzberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witzberger. 50% of Witzberger men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Witzberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Witzberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzberger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Witzberger. 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 95 military records available for the last name Witzberger. For the veterans among your Witzberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Witzberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Witzberger in 1963 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witzberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzberger 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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