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Witowsky Family History

Witowsky 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: Witowski, Witkowski, Kitowski, Lipovsky, Kijowski, Wilkowski

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Where is the Witowsky family from?

You can see how Witowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Witowsky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Witowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Witowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witowsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Witowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witowsky 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Witowsky. 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 38 military records available for the last name Witowsky. For the veterans among your Witowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witowsky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Witowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Witowsky in 1975 was 84, and 80 in 2003.

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