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Witkowsky Family History

Witkowsky 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: Witkowski, Wilkowski, Winkowski, Witowski, Sitkowski, Swiatkowski

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Where is the Witkowsky family from?

You can see how Witkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witkowsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Witkowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Witkowsky families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Witkowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witkowsky families in 1880.
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What did your Witkowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witkowsky. 38% of Witkowsky men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Witkowsky women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witkowsky were Carpenter and Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Witkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witkowsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Witkowsky. 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 304 military records available for the last name Witkowsky. For the veterans among your Witkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witkowsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Witkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Witkowsky in 1963 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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