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Witz Family History

Witz Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Witzo, a short form of any of several ancient Germanic compound names beginning with the element wīg ‘battle’ or wid(u) ‘wood’.

Variant of Witzig.

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


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Where is the Witz family from?

You can see how Witz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Witz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Witz families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Witz's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Witz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witz 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 Witz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witz. 15% of Witz men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Witz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witz were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Witz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Witz. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Witz. For the veterans among your Witz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witz lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Witz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Witz in 1948 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witz 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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