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Vitty Family History

Vitty Surname Meaning

Apparently a local reduced form of the Scottish surname McVittie; compare William McVity born in Yorks 1855 in TNA (West Yorkshire Militia).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vitty family from?

You can see how Vitty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vitty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Vitty families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Vitty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Vitty families in 1891.
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What did your Vitty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vitty. 92% of Vitty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Barmaid
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vitty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitty 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Vitty. 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 238 military records available for the last name Vitty. For the veterans among your Vitty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vitty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Vitty in 1964 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitty 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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