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Vitan Family History

Vitan 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: Vital, Vita, Vian, Tan, Vito, Vilar, Titman, Vila, Vilas, Qian

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Where is the Vitan family from?

You can see how Vitan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vitan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vitan family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vitan's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Vitan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vitan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Vitan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitan 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Vitan. 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 34 military records available for the last name Vitan. For the veterans among your Vitan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitan lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1993, in the United States, Vitan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vitan in 1945 was 27, and 94 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitan 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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