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Vit Family History

Vit 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, Vik, Via, Vig, Vita, Veit, Vint, Vis, Vitt, Viti

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Where is the Vit family from?

You can see how Vit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Vit families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vit's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Vit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vit 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 Vit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vit. 100% of Vit 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vit 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Vit. 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 301 military records available for the last name Vit. For the veterans among your Vit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vit lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Vit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vit in 1961 was 63, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vit 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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