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Witkas Family History

Witkas 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, Wirkus, Nitka, Witko, Witkin, Wickes, Witts, Vitkus, Waitkus

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Where is the Witkas family from?

You can see how Witkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Witkas family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Witkas's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Witkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witkas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Witkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Witkas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Witkas. For the veterans among your Witkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Witkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Witkas in 1966 was 77, and 98 in 1995.

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