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Witzenhausen Family History

Witzenhausen 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: Bettenhausen, Wickenhauser, Gunzenhauser, Rittenhouse, Wittenauer

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Where is the Witzenhausen family from?

You can see how Witzenhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzenhausen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Witzenhausen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Witzenhausen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Witzenhausen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Witzenhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzenhausen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Witzenhausen. 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 248 military records available for the last name Witzenhausen. For the veterans among your Witzenhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzenhausen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1970, in the United States, Witzenhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Witzenhausen in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzenhausen 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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