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Lewitzke Family History

Lewitzke Name 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: Leitzke, Witzke, Neitzke, Leite, Levitsky, Lewicki, Lewinski, Litke

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Where is the Lewitzke family from?

You can see how Lewitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewitzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Lewitzke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Lewitzke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lewitzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewitzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lewitzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lewitzke. 37% of Lewitzke men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Foreman
    28%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
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What Lewitzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Lewitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewitzke 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lewitzke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Lewitzke. For the veterans among your Lewitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewitzke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lewitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lewitzke in 1955 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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