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Witkin Family History

Witkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Vitke a pet form of Vite (of Slavic origin) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


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Where is the Witkin family from?

You can see how Witkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Witkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Witkin families living in Norfolk. This was about 41% of all the recorded Witkin's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Witkin families in 1891.
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What did your Witkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witkin. 100% of Witkin 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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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Witkin. 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 Witkin. For the veterans among your Witkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Witkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Witkin in 1950 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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