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Vaitis Family History

Vaitis 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: Kairis, Martis, Matis, Artis, Valois, Valis, Raptis, Mattis, Lantis

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Where is the Vaitis family from?

You can see how Vaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vaitis family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vaitis's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Vaitis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Vaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaitis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Vaitis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Vaitis. For the veterans among your Vaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaitis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Vaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vaitis in 1973 was 75, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaitis 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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