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Vittie Family History

Vittie 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: Vitti, Wittie, Little, Vitale, Virtue, Sittig, Witte, Littig, Wittig

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Where is the Vittie family from?

You can see how Vittie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vittie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vittie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Vittie families living in Cumberland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Vittie's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Vittie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vittie 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 Vittie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vittie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vittie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vittie 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Vittie. 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 Vittie. For the veterans among your Vittie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vittie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Vittie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vittie in 1964 was 66, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vittie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vittie 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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