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Witschke Family History

Witschke 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: Mitschke, Nitschke, Mischke, Bieschke, Patschke, Kirschke, Pischke

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Where is the Witschke family from?

You can see how Witschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witschke family living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Witschke's in USA. North Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Witschke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Witschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witschke 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Witschke. 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 21 military records available for the last name Witschke. For the veterans among your Witschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witschke lifespan?

Average Witschke life expectancy in 1992 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witschke 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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