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Witkins Family History

Witkins 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: Witkin, Watkins, Wilkins, Filkins, Firkins, Itkin, Witting, Wilkin

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Where is the Witkins family from?

You can see how Witkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Witkins families living in Staffordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Witkins's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Witkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witkins 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 Witkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Witkins. 100% of Witkins 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Witkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkins 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Witkins. 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 114 military records available for the last name Witkins. For the veterans among your Witkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Witkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Witkins in 1970 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witkins 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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