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Witkes Family History

Witkes 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: Wickes, Wilkes, Winkel, Wiles, Wicker, Witek, Wirkus, Winker, Wiker

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Where is the Witkes family from?

You can see how Witkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Witkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Witkes families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Witkes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Witkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witkes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Witkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkes 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Witkes. 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 Witkes. For the veterans among your Witkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Witkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Witkes in 1966 was 56, and 87 in 2000.

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