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Witbracht Family History

Witbracht 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: Bracht, Tracht, Gerbracht, Liebrecht, Weinbrecht, Siebrecht, Albracht

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Where is the Witbracht family from?

You can see how Witbracht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witbracht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Witbracht families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Witbracht's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witbracht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witbracht 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 41 census records available for the last name Witbracht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witbracht 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Witbracht. 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 36 military records available for the last name Witbracht. For the veterans among your Witbracht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witbracht lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Witbracht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Witbracht in 1976 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witbracht 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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