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Witko Family History

Witko Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal names Witold or Wit (see Witek). Americanized form of Ukrainian Vitko.

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


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Where is the Witko family from?

You can see how Witko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Witko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Witko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Witko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Witko families in 1920.
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What did your Witko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witko. 58% of Witko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Witko women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Fireman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Witko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Witko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witko 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Witko. 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 389 military records available for the last name Witko. For the veterans among your Witko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witko lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Witko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Witko in 1959 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witko 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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