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Witke Family History

Witke 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: Litke, Witte, Witko, Wittke, Wilke, Witzke, Wike, Winke, Wicke, Pike

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Where is the Witke family from?

You can see how Witke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Witke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Witke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Witke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Witke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witke 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 Witke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witke. 43% of Witke men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Witke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Witke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witke 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Witke. 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 142 military records available for the last name Witke. For the veterans among your Witke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Witke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Witke in 1965 was 72, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witke 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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