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Vitner Family History

Vitner 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: Viner, Kitner, Eitner, Bitner, Ritner, Pitner, Pinner, Vicker, Venner

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Where is the Vitner family from?

You can see how Vitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vitner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vitner family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vitner's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vitner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vitner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Vitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitner 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Vitner. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vitner. For the veterans among your Vitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Vitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vitner in 1976 was 74, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitner 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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