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Vitkas Family History

Vitkas 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: Vitkus, Vilas, Vital, Viegas, Nitka, Vita, Vinas, Vicks, Villas

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Where is the Vitkas family from?

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

In 1940, Brakeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vitkas. 100% of Vitkas men worked as a Brakeman.

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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

  • Brakeman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Vitkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitkas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vitkas. 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 Vitkas. For the veterans among your Vitkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitkas lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitkas 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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