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Vitch Family History

Vitch 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: Fitch, Ritch, Mitch, Veitch, Kitch, Ditch, Litch, Hitch, Rich, Vito

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Where is the Vitch family from?

You can see how Vitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vitch families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Vitch family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vitch's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Vitch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vitch 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 Vitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vitch. 100% of Vitch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitch 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Vitch. 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 270 military records available for the last name Vitch. For the veterans among your Vitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vitch in 1963 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitch 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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