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Witka Family History

Witka 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: Nitka, Witko, Litka, Wicka, Nitta, Wick, Witham, Lipka, Wilk, Witek

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Where is the Witka family from?

You can see how Witka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Witka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Witka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witka 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 Witka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witka. 100% of Witka men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Witka women worked as a 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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Witka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Witka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witka 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Witka. 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 61 military records available for the last name Witka. For the veterans among your Witka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witka lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2000, in the United States, Witka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Witka in 1952 was 33, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witka 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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