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Witzen Family History

Witzen 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: Eitzen, Itzen, Witten, Pitzen, Witzel, Wien, Katzen, Citizen, Pitzer

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Where is the Witzen family from?

You can see how Witzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Witzen families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Witzen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Witzen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzen 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 173 census records available for the last name Witzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzen 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Witzen. 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 60 military records available for the last name Witzen. For the veterans among your Witzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Witzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Witzen in 1965 was 81, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzen 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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