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Vitley Family History

Vitley 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: Titley, Varley, Pilley, Vitale, Ridley, Sibley, Cilley, Willey

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Where is the Vitley family from?

You can see how Vitley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vitley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Vitley families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vitley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Vitley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Vitley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vitley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vitley. For the veterans among your Vitley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Vitley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vitley in 1975 was 67, and 32 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitley 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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