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Vittum Family History

Vittum Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Vieuxtemps: apparently a nickname meaning literally ‘old-time’.

The surname Vieuxtemps is very rare in France; it is however also found in Belgium.

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


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Where is the Vittum family from?

You can see how Vittum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vittum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vittum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Vittum families living in New Hampshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Vittum's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Vittum families in 1840.
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What did your Vittum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vittum. 22% of Vittum men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Vittum women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vittum were Carpenter and Cook.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Cook
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vittum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vittum 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Vittum. 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 434 military records available for the last name Vittum. For the veterans among your Vittum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vittum lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vittum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vittum in 1958 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

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