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Witchey Family History

Witchey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Witschy Witschi a variant of Witzsche itself a variant of Witz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Witchey family from?

You can see how Witchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witchey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Witchey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Witchey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Witchey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witchey families in 1911.
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What did your Witchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witchey. 30% of Witchey men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Witchey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witchey were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Witchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witchey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Witchey. 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 275 military records available for the last name Witchey. For the veterans among your Witchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witchey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Witchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Witchey in 1945 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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