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Vitey Family History

Vitey 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: Viney, Vitek, Vitez, Vito, Eitel, Vine, Iley, Vey, Riley, Witek

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Where is the Vitey family from?

You can see how Vitey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Vitey families living in Cumberland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Vitey's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Vitey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Vitey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitey 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Vitey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vitey. For the veterans among your Vitey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitey 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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