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Witzkin Family History

Witzkin 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: Witkin, Itkin, Wittlin, Wilkin, Witzman, Witzke, Witzig, Watkin

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Where is the Witzkin family from?

You can see how Witzkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witzkin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Witzkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Witzkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Witzkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzkin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Witzkin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Witzkin. For the veterans among your Witzkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzkin lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2000, in the United States, Witzkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Witzkin in 1999 was 80, and 88 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzkin 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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