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Vitko Family History

Vitko Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: from a pet form of the personal name Viktor (see Victor).

Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Vít (see Vitek).

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


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Where is the Vitko family from?

You can see how Vitko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Vitko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vitko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vitko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vitko 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 Vitko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vitko. 42% of Vitko men worked as a Miner and 34% of Vitko women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vitko were Machinist and Chambermaid.

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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

  • Miner
    42%
  • Coal Miner
    25%
  • Draftsman
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    34%
  • Elementary Teacher
    34%
  • Chambermaid
    34%

What Vitko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Vitko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitko 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Vitko. 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 191 military records available for the last name Vitko. For the veterans among your Vitko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vitko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vitko in 1962 was 88, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vitko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitko 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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