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Vidt Family History

Vidt 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: Vida, Eidt, Vint, Vitt, Vito, Ida, Eid, Vila, Vogt, Vine

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Where is the Vidt family from?

You can see how Vidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vidt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vidt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Vidt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vidt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vidt 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 Vidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vidt. 60% of Vidt 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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Vidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Vidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vidt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Vidt. 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 41 military records available for the last name Vidt. For the veterans among your Vidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vidt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vidt in 1963 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vidt 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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