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Vitela Family History

Vitela Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Vitella. Portuguese: nickname from vitela feminine of vitelo ‘calf’.

This surname is most common in Mexico where it may also be of Italian origin (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vitela family from?

You can see how Vitela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vitela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vitela family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Vitela's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Vitela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vitela 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 Vitela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Selk Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vitela. 59% of Vitela men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vitela women worked as a Selk Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vitela were Shearer and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Shearer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Selk Finisher
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Vitela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Vitela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitela 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Vitela. 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 33 military records available for the last name Vitela. For the veterans among your Vitela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitela lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Vitela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vitela in 1944 was 32, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitela 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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