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Witaker Family History

Witaker 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: Whitaker, Litaker, Witcher, Wicker, Staker, Winker, Wiker, Witter

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Where is the Witaker family from?

You can see how Witaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witaker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Witaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Witaker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Witaker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Witaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witaker 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 Witaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witaker. 30% of Witaker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Witaker women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Witaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witaker 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Witaker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Witaker. For the veterans among your Witaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witaker lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Witaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Witaker in 1976 was 46, and 52 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witaker 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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