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Vitka Family History

Vitka Name 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: Nitka, Vita, Vitko, Litka, Nitta, Vito, Villa, Vila, Lipka, Vida

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Where is the Vitka family from?

You can see how Vitka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vitka families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vitka's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Vitka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vitka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vitka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vitka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Vitka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitka 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Vitka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 288 military records available for the last name Vitka. For the veterans among your Vitka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Vitka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vitka in 1966 was 50, and 86 in 2002.

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