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Witek Family History

Witek Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of the personal name Wit.

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


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Where is the Witek family from?

You can see how Witek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Witek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Witek family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Witek's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Witek families in 1891.
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What did your Witek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witek. 100% of Witek women worked as a Cook.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Witek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witek 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 Witek. 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 Witek. For the veterans among your Witek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Witek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Witek in 1944 was 21, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witek 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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