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Witek Name Meaning

Polish: derivative of the personal name Wit .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vitek, Witko, Tite, Eitel, Wittek, Ficek, Wolek, Wien, Wincek, Winter

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Where is the Witek family from?

You can see how Witek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Witek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Witek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Witek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Witek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witek. 31% of Witek men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Witek women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witek were Shipping Clerk and Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    16%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Janitress
    11%
  • Nurse
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Witek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Witek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Witek. For the veterans among your Witek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Witek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Witek in 1944 was 21, and 79 in 2004.

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