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Witgus Family History

Witgus 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: Wilgus, Wirkus, Titus, Witts, Vitkus, Titmus, Waitkus, Wielgus

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Where is the Witgus family from?

You can see how Witgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witgus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witgus family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Witgus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Witgus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Witgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witgus 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 Witgus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Witgus. For the veterans among your Witgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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