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Witkowiak Family History

Witkowiak 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: Satkowiak, Walkowiak, Wojtkowiak, Antkowiak, Jaskowiak, Witkowski

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Where is the Witkowiak family from?

You can see how Witkowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witkowiak family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Witkowiak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Witkowiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witkowiak 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 79 census records available for the last name Witkowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkowiak 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Witkowiak. 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 36 military records available for the last name Witkowiak. For the veterans among your Witkowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkowiak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Witkowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Witkowiak in 1966 was 90, and 79 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witkowiak 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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