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Witkowitz Family History

Witkowitz 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: Itzkowitz, Lipkowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Witkowski, Moskowitz

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Where is the Witkowitz family from?

You can see how Witkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witkowitz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Witkowitz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Witkowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Witkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkowitz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Witkowitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Witkowitz. For the veterans among your Witkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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