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Witkoff Family History

Witkoff 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: Wikoff, Witko, Wyckoff, Minkoff, Wittkopf, Witkop, Wolkoff, Wykoff

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Where is the Witkoff family from?

You can see how Witkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witkoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Witkoff families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Witkoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Witkoff families in 1880.
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What did your Witkoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witkoff. 38% of Witkoff men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%
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What Witkoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Witkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkoff 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Witkoff. 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 34 military records available for the last name Witkoff. For the veterans among your Witkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkoff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Witkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Witkoff in 1958 was 56, and 75 in 2001.

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