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Vitchie Family History

Vitchie 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: Ritchie, Richie, Fritchie, Ketchie, Michie, Kitchin, Vilchis, Fitch

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Where is the Vitchie family from?

You can see how Vitchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitchie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vitchie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Vitchie family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vitchie's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Vitchie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Vitchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitchie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vitchie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vitchie. For the veterans among your Vitchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitchie lifespan?

Average Vitchie life expectancy in 2002 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitchie 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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