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Witchger Family History

Witchger 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: Witcher, Pitcher, Wischer, Witchey, Hitchner, Whitcher, Wilcher

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Where is the Witchger family from?

You can see how Witchger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witchger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witchger family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Witchger's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Witchger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witchger 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 42 census records available for the last name Witchger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witchger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Witchger. 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 13 military records available for the last name Witchger. For the veterans among your Witchger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witchger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Witchger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Witchger in 1974 was 89, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witchger 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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