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Witzenberg Family History

Witzenberg 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: Wittenberg, Litzenberg, Wattenberg, Katzenberg, Wildenberg

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Where is the Witzenberg family from?

You can see how Witzenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Witzenberg families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Witzenberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Witzenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzenberg 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 110 census records available for the last name Witzenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzenberg 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Witzenberg. 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 12 military records available for the last name Witzenberg. For the veterans among your Witzenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzenberg lifespan?

Average Witzenberg life expectancy in 1992 was 101 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzenberg 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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