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Witzig Family History

Witzig Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German witzic ‘clever’ ‘prudent knowing’.

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


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Where is the Witzig family from?

You can see how Witzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Witzig families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Witzig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Witzig families in 1880.
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What did your Witzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witzig. 29% of Witzig men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Witzig women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witzig were Florist and 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Florist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Witzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzig 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Witzig. 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 517 military records available for the last name Witzig. For the veterans among your Witzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Witzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Witzig in 1965 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzig 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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