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Witzky Family History

Witzky 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, Witty, Witko, Witz, Wittry, Withey, Fitzke, Wittke

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Where is the Witzky family from?

You can see how Witzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Witzky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Witzky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Witzky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzky 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 210 census records available for the last name Witzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzky 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Witzky. 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 55 military records available for the last name Witzky. For the veterans among your Witzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Witzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Witzky in 1963 was 70, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzky 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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