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Withka Family History

Withka 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: Witham, Witek, With, Nitka, Witko, Withey, Wittke, Witzke, Withem

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Where is the Withka family from?

You can see how Withka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Withka families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Withka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Withka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Withka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Withka. 100% of Withka men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Withka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withka 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 immigration records available for the last name Withka. 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 45 military records available for the last name Withka. For the veterans among your Withka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Withka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Withka in 1969 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

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