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Witbeck Family History

Witbeck Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from a place called Wittbek in Schleswig-Holstein formed with wit ‘white’ + beck ‘stream’.

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


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Where is the Witbeck family from?

You can see how Witbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Witbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Witbeck families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Witbeck's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Witbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Witbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witbeck. 16% of Witbeck men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Witbeck women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witbeck were Farm Laborer 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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Witbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witbeck 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Witbeck. 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 832 military records available for the last name Witbeck. For the veterans among your Witbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witbeck lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Witbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Witbeck in 1961 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witbeck 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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