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Witzenburger Family History

Witzenburger 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: Litzenberger, Katzenberger, Weisenburger, Pitsenbarger, Wattenbarger

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Where is the Witzenburger family from?

You can see how Witzenburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzenburger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzenburger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Witzenburger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Witzenburger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Witzenburger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Witzenburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzenburger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Witzenburger. 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 6 military records available for the last name Witzenburger. For the veterans among your Witzenburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzenburger lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Witzenburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Witzenburger in 1981 was 73, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzenburger 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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