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Witjas Family History

Witjas 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: Witham, Riojas, Witts, Woitas, Witman, Wirtjes, Nitta, Titman, Vilas

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What did your Witjas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witjas. 100% of Witjas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Witjas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witjas 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Witjas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Witjas. For the veterans among your Witjas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witjas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Witjas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Witjas in 1973 was 75, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witjas 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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