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Wijt Family History

Wijt 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: Witt, Wist, Wint, Wilt, Wirt, Wien, Wild, Wick, Will, Wing

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Wijt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wijt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wijt. 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 military records available for the last name Wijt. For the veterans among your Wijt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wijt lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Wijt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wijt in 1989 was 67, and 70 in 2001.

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