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Whitzer Family History

Whitzer 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: Whitner, Whitter, Whitler, Whitmer, White, Whitney, Pitzer, Whitaker

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Where is the Whitzer family from?

You can see how Whitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Whitzer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whitzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitzer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Whitzer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Whitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitzer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Whitzer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Whitzer. For the veterans among your Whitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitzer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2000, in the United States, Whitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Whitzer in 1951 was 44, and 62 in 2000.

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