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Witenko Family History

Witenko 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, Witko, Sienko, Wienke, Wien, Wenk, Benko, Wisener, Stanko

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Where is the Witenko family from?

You can see how Witenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witenko family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Witenko's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Witenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witenko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Witenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Window Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witenko. 100% of Witenko men worked as a Window Cleaner.

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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

  • Window Cleaner
    100%

What Witenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Witenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witenko 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Witenko. 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 29 military records available for the last name Witenko. For the veterans among your Witenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witenko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Witenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Witenko in 1963 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witenko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witenko 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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