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Vitar Family History

Vitar 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: Vilar, Bitar, Vital, Vivar, Vita, Sitar, Viar, Vito, Vila, Vilas

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Where is the Vitar family from?

You can see how Vitar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vitar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vitar family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vitar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vitar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vitar 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 131 census records available for the last name Vitar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitar 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Vitar. 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 44 military records available for the last name Vitar. For the veterans among your Vitar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Vitar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vitar in 1965 was 49, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitar 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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