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Witken Family History

Witken 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, Wilken, Wicken, Aitken, Witten, Winkel, Wien, Wicker, Picken

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Where is the Witken family from?

You can see how Witken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Witken families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Witken families living in British Columbia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Witken's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Witken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witken 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 180 census records available for the last name Witken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witken 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Witken. 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 14 military records available for the last name Witken. For the veterans among your Witken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Witken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Witken in 1965 was 73, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witken 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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