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Witkiewicz Family History

Witkiewicz 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: Waskiewicz, Mickiewicz, Miskiewicz, Wojtkiewicz, Butkiewicz

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Where is the Witkiewicz family from?

You can see how Witkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Witkiewicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Witkiewicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Witkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witkiewicz 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 Witkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and H were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witkiewicz. 46% of Witkiewicz men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Witkiewicz women worked as a H.

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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

  • Machinist
    46%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mover
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    100%

What Witkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Witkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkiewicz 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Witkiewicz. 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 137 military records available for the last name Witkiewicz. For the veterans among your Witkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Witkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Witkiewicz in 1964 was 78, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witkiewicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witkiewicz 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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