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Vaitkus Family History

Vaitkus Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: adaptation of Polish Wojtek (see Woytek). Compare Waitkus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vaitkus family from?

You can see how Vaitkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaitkus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Vaitkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Vaitkus families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaitkus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Vaitkus families in 1911.
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What did your Vaitkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaitkus. 50% of Vaitkus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vaitkus women worked as a Trimmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaitkus were Truck Driver and Bench Work.

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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
    50%
  • Assembler
    17%
  • Postal Clerk
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    50%
  • Bench Work
    50%

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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Vaitkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaitkus 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Vaitkus. 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 133 military records available for the last name Vaitkus. For the veterans among your Vaitkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaitkus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vaitkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vaitkus in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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