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Vitkowski Family History

Vitkowski 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: Witkowski, Sitkowski, Wilkowski, Winkowski, Mikowski, Witowski

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Where is the Vitkowski family from?

You can see how Vitkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Vitkowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vitkowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vitkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vitkowski 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 Vitkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vitkowski. 43% of Vitkowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Tailor
    15%

What Vitkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Vitkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitkowski 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vitkowski. 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 38 military records available for the last name Vitkowski. For the veterans among your Vitkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitkowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Vitkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vitkowski in 1967 was 84, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vitkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitkowski 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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