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Witzel Family History

Witzel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wetzel.

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


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Where is the Witzel family from?

You can see how Witzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Witzel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Witzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Witzel families in 1891.
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What did your Witzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witzel. 15% of Witzel men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Witzel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witzel were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Witzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzel 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 Witzel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Witzel. For the veterans among your Witzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Witzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Witzel in 1956 was 36, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzel 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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