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Vitella Family History

Vitella Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Vitello.

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


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Where is the Vitella family from?

You can see how Vitella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vitella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Vitella families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Vitella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vitella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vitella 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 Vitella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vitella. 34% of Vitella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vitella women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Presser
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Vitella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Vitella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vitella 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Vitella. 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 77 military records available for the last name Vitella. For the veterans among your Vitella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vitella lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vitella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vitella in 1959 was 61, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vitella 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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