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Witzgall Family History

Witzgall 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: Wignall, Wigfall, Stegall, Witzman, Whitehall, Whittall, Wetzell

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Where is the Witzgall family from?

You can see how Witzgall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzgall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzgall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Witzgall families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Witzgall's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Witzgall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzgall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Witzgall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witzgall. 17% of Witzgall men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Witzgall women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    17%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Draftsman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Witzgall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Witzgall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzgall 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Witzgall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Witzgall. For the veterans among your Witzgall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzgall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Witzgall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Witzgall in 1963 was 78, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzgall 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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