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Witeny Family History

Witeny 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: Wien, Witek, Witty, Wiley, Widen, Wittry, Withey, Wiens, Wisely, Iten

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witeny 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 12 census records available for the last name Witeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witeny 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 Witeny. 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 6 military records available for the last name Witeny. For the veterans among your Witeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witeny lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Witeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Witeny in 1967 was 56, and 57 in 2002.

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