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Witzar Family History

Witzar 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: Witham, Bitar, Pitzer, Sitzer, Witter, Winzer, Sitar, Bitzer, Witz

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Where is the Witzar family from?

You can see how Witzar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Witzar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Witzar families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Witzar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Witzar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Witzar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzar 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 immigration records available for the last name Witzar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Witzar. For the veterans among your Witzar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzar lifespan?

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