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Witzleb Family History

Witzleb 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: Ritzler, Witzke, Ditzler, Wetzler, Wittler, Sitzler, Witzel, Little

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Where is the Witzleb family from?

You can see how Witzleb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzleb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witzleb family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Witzleb's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Witzleb families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Witzleb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzleb 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 Witzleb. 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 69 military records available for the last name Witzleb. For the veterans among your Witzleb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzleb lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Witzleb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Witzleb in 1958 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzleb 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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