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Witas Family History

Witas 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: Witts, Woitas, Vilas, Witham, Minas, Livas, Kotas, Wiles, Bitar

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Where is the Witas family from?

You can see how Witas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Witas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Witas family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Witas's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Witas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witas 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 Witas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witas. 100% of Witas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Witas women worked as a Packer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Witas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witas 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Witas. 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 73 military records available for the last name Witas. For the veterans among your Witas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Witas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Witas in 1962 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witas 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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