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Witzeg Family History

Witzeg 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: Witzig, Witzel, Pitzer, Witek, Sitzer, Eitzen, Witter, Winzer, Witte

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Where is the Witzeg family from?

You can see how Witzeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzeg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witzeg family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Witzeg's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Witzeg families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Witzeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzeg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Witzeg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Witzeg. For the veterans among your Witzeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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