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Witkop Family History

Witkop Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Wittkopp. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Witkop family from?

You can see how Witkop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witkop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Witkop families living in Iowa. This was about 53% of all the recorded Witkop's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Witkop families in 1880.
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What did your Witkop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witkop. 41% of Witkop men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Witkop women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Witkop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witkop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkop 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Witkop. 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 160 military records available for the last name Witkop. For the veterans among your Witkop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkop lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Witkop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Witkop in 1952 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witkop 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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