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Witzsche Family History

Witzsche 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: Nitzsche, Fritzsche, Nitsche, Witcher, Wisch, Wetsch, Mitschke

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Where is the Witzsche family from?

You can see how Witzsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzsche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzsche families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Witzsche family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Witzsche's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Witzsche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzsche 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 Witzsche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witzsche. 100% of Witzsche men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Witzsche women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Witzsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Witzsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzsche 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Witzsche. 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 43 military records available for the last name Witzsche. For the veterans among your Witzsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzsche lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Witzsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Witzsche in 1967 was 92, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witzsche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witzsche 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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