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Witczak Family History

Witczak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from Witek.

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


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Where is the Witczak family from?

You can see how Witczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Witczak families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Witczak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witczak 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 Witczak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witczak. 49% of Witczak men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Witczak women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witczak were Labor and Cashier.

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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
    49%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Cashier
    19%

What Witczak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Witczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witczak 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Witczak. 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 440 military records available for the last name Witczak. For the veterans among your Witczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witczak lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Witczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Witczak in 1944 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

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