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Vittek Family History

Vittek 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: Vitek, Wittek, Voytek, Gitter, Mitter, Bitter, Piatek, Tittel, Sistek

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Where is the Vittek family from?

You can see how Vittek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vittek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vittek family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vittek's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Vittek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vittek 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 Vittek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vittek. 38% of Vittek 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Vittek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Vittek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vittek 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Vittek. 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 83 military records available for the last name Vittek. For the veterans among your Vittek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vittek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Vittek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vittek in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vittek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vittek 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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