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Witaske Family History

Witaske 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: Wittke, Witzke, Miyake, Paske, Vitale, Wise, Kaske, Witek, Whitaker

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Where is the Witaske family from?

You can see how Witaske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witaske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witaske family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Witaske's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Witaske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witaske 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 Witaske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witaske 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Witaske. 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 3 military records available for the last name Witaske. For the veterans among your Witaske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witaske lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1992, in the United States, Witaske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Witaske in 1984 was 61, and 79 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witaske 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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