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Witteck Family History

Witteck 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: Witbeck, Wittek, Witek, Wittrock, Witter, Witte, Whitbeck, Wieck

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Where is the Witteck family from?

You can see how Witteck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witteck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witteck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Witteck families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Witteck's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Witteck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witteck 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 351 census records available for the last name Witteck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witteck 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Witteck. 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 174 military records available for the last name Witteck. For the veterans among your Witteck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witteck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Witteck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Witteck in 1963 was 58, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witteck 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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