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Witzany Family History

Witzany 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: Witzman, Witman, Titman, Witham, Wieland, Tiffany, Witty, Fitzroy

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Where is the Witzany family from?

You can see how Witzany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Witzany families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Witzany's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Witzany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzany 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 97 census records available for the last name Witzany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzany 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 Witzany. 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 7 military records available for the last name Witzany. For the veterans among your Witzany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzany lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Witzany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Witzany in 1964 was 80, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzany 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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