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Witzka Family History

Witzka 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: Witzke, Witek, Nitka, Witko, Witz, Liszka, Fitzke, Wittke, Witzman

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Where is the Witzka family from?

You can see how Witzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Witzka families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Witzka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Witzka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzka 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 217 census records available for the last name Witzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzka 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Witzka. 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 25 military records available for the last name Witzka. For the veterans among your Witzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Witzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Witzka in 1963 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzka 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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