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Witvliet Family History

Witvliet 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: Litalien, Vliet, Wittlin, Willie, Willet, Wittler, Billiet, Wittie

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Where is the Witvliet family from?

You can see how Witvliet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witvliet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witvliet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Witvliet families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Witvliet's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Witvliet families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Witvliet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witvliet 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Witvliet. 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 2 military records available for the last name Witvliet. For the veterans among your Witvliet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witvliet lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Witvliet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Witvliet in 1958 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witvliet 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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