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Withkowski Family History

Withkowski 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: Witkowski, Wilkowski, Winkowski, Witowski, Wieckowski, Sitkowski

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Where is the Withkowski family from?

You can see how Withkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Withkowski families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Withkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Withkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withkowski 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 Withkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Withkowski. 100% of Withkowski men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Withkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withkowski 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Withkowski. 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 72 military records available for the last name Withkowski. For the veterans among your Withkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withkowski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Withkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Withkowski in 1974 was 85, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Withkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withkowski 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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