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Vaiter Family History

Vaiter Surname 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: Raiter, Vater, Gaiter, Vawter, Vatter, Cater, Master, Kaiser, Alter

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Where is the Vaiter family from?

You can see how Vaiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaiter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaiter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vaiter family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaiter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vaiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vaiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaiter. 100% of Vaiter men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Vaiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Vaiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaiter 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Vaiter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Vaiter. For the veterans among your Vaiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaiter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Vaiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vaiter in 1965 was 85, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaiter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaiter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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