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Witkowska Family History

Witkowska 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, Sitkowski, Swiatkowski

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Where is the Witkowska family from?

You can see how Witkowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkowska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Witkowska families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Witkowska's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Witkowska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witkowska 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 Witkowska ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Witkowska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Witkowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkowska 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Witkowska. 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 7 military records available for the last name Witkowska. For the veterans among your Witkowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkowska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Witkowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Witkowska in 1964 was 74, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witkowska 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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