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Vits Family History

Vits 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: Vito, Vita, Vis, Virts, Vitt, Viets, Viti, Ito, Lis, Vila

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Where is the Vits family from?

You can see how Vits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Vits families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Vits's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vits families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vits 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 Vits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vits. 50% of Vits men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vits women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vits were Presser and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Presser
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Vits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vits 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Vits. 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 338 military records available for the last name Vits. For the veterans among your Vits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vits lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vits in 1966 was 86, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vits 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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