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Vitter Family History

Vitter 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: Gitter, Mitter, Bitter, Vetter, Pitter, Witter, Ritter, Sitter

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Where is the Vitter family from?

You can see how Vitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vitter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Vitter families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vitter's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Vitter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vitter 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 Vitter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vitter. 60% of Vitter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitter 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Vitter. 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 197 military records available for the last name Vitter. For the veterans among your Vitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vitter in 1962 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vitter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitter 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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