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Witak Family History

Witak 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: Witek, Wick, Witham, Wilk, Litwak, Bitar, Tak, Witty, Kita, Vital

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Where is the Witak family from?

You can see how Witak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witak family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Witak's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Witak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witak 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 170 census records available for the last name Witak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witak 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Witak. 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 45 military records available for the last name Witak. For the veterans among your Witak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Witak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Witak in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witak 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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