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Vithen Family History

Vithen 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: Fithen, Hitchen, Eichen, Then, Kitten, Kitchen, Eitzen, Wathen

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Where is the Vithen family from?

You can see how Vithen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vithen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vithen family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vithen's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Vithen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vithen 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 Vithen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vithen. 100% of Vithen 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
    100%

What Vithen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Vithen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vithen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vithen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vithen. For the veterans among your Vithen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vithen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Vithen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vithen in 1973 was 68, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vithen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vithen 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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