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Witalka Family History

Witalka 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: Wiitala, Switala, Vitale, Hietala, Wilk, Fiala, Walla, Witek, Rintala

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witalka 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 60 census records available for the last name Witalka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witalka 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Witalka. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Witalka. For the veterans among your Witalka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witalka lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Witalka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Witalka in 1978 was 81, and 80 in 2002.

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