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Witus Family History

Witus 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: Titus, Witts, Whitus, Wiles, Witek, Matus, Mikus, Situ, Witty, Wirkus

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Where is the Witus family from?

You can see how Witus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Witus family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Witus's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Witus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Witus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witus 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Witus. 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 19 military records available for the last name Witus. For the veterans among your Witus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Witus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Witus in 1971 was 74, and 84 in 2001.

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