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Vitense Family History

Vitense 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: Vicente, Viens, Vitale, Vine, Liese, Valente, Kiene, Filene, Dienst

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Where is the Vitense family from?

You can see how Vitense families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitense family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vitense families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vitense family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vitense's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vitense families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vitense 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 Vitense ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vitense. 75% of Vitense men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vitense. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitense 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Vitense. 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 94 military records available for the last name Vitense. For the veterans among your Vitense ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitense lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Vitense life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vitense in 1958 was 42, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vitense

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitense 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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