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Witzigman Family History

Witzigman 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: Witzman, Weitzman, Steigman, Ritzman, Witman, Witzig, Sitzman

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Where is the Witzigman family from?

You can see how Witzigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzigman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzigman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Witzigman families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Witzigman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Witzigman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzigman 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 Witzigman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Runner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witzigman. 100% of Witzigman women worked as a Machine Runner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Runner
    100%

What Witzigman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Witzigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzigman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Witzigman. 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 90 military records available for the last name Witzigman. For the veterans among your Witzigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzigman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Witzigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Witzigman in 1964 was 89, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witzigman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzigman 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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