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Witzenbacher Family History

Witzenbacher 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: Ottenbacher, Pitsenbarger, Offenbacher, Wattenbarger, Rickenbacker

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Where is the Witzenbacher family from?

You can see how Witzenbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witzenbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Witzenbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Witzenbacher families living in Maryland. This was about 58% of all the recorded Witzenbacher's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Witzenbacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witzenbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Witzenbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witzenbacher. 100% of Witzenbacher men worked as a Stone Cutter. .

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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

  • Stone Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Witzenbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witzenbacher 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Witzenbacher. 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 16 military records available for the last name Witzenbacher. For the veterans among your Witzenbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witzenbacher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Witzenbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Witzenbacher in 1966 was 93, and 89 in 2001.

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