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Witzke Family History

Witzke Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Witz. East German: habitational name from a place in Brandenburg so named.

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


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Where is the Witzke family from?

You can see how Witzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Witzke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Witzke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Witzke families in 1880.
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What did your Witzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witzke. 13% of Witzke men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Witzke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witzke were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Butcher
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Witzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Witzke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Witzke. For the veterans among your Witzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Witzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Witzke in 1953 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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