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Witkus Family History

Witkus 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: Wirkus, Vitkus, Waitkus, Mikus, Minkus, Titus, Witko, Witkin, Wickes

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Where is the Witkus family from?

You can see how Witkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Witkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Witkus families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Witkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witkus 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 Witkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witkus. 34% of Witkus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Witkus women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Engineer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Witkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Witkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkus 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Witkus. 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 271 military records available for the last name Witkus. For the veterans among your Witkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Witkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Witkus in 1967 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witkus 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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