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Witrick Family History

Witrick 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: Wirick, Widrick, Patrick, Winnick, Wittrock, Trick, Petrick, Strick

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Where is the Witrick family from?

You can see how Witrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witrick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Witrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Witrick families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Witrick's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Witrick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witrick 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 Witrick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Witrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Witrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witrick 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Witrick. 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 32 military records available for the last name Witrick. For the veterans among your Witrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witrick lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Witrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Witrick in 1969 was 69, and 89 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witrick 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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