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Witye Family History

Witye 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: Witte, White, Winge, Wise, Wire, Witek, Witty, Waite, Pitre, Witt

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Where is the Witye family from?

You can see how Witye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witye family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Witye's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Witye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witye 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 3 census records available for the last name Witye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witye 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Witye. 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 1 military records available for the last name Witye. For the veterans among your Witye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witye lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Witye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Witye in 1980 was 52, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witye 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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