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Witsma Family History

Witsma 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: Wisman, Reitsma, Witzman, Witman, Hitsman, Wittman, Wissman, Ritsema

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Where is the Witsma family from?

You can see how Witsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witsma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Witsma families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Witsma families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Witsma's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Witsma families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Witsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witsma 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Witsma. 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 1 military records available for the last name Witsma. For the veterans among your Witsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witsma lifespan?

Average Witsma life expectancy in 1989 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witsma 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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