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Witalis Family History

Witalis 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: Vitalis, Wittlin, Willis, Vitali, Vitale, Wali, Wiles, Malis, Millis

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Where is the Witalis family from?

You can see how Witalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witalis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Witalis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Witalis families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Witalis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Witalis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witalis 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 Witalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Witalis. 50% of Witalis women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Witalis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Witalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witalis 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Witalis. 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 206 military records available for the last name Witalis. For the veterans among your Witalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witalis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Witalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Witalis in 1963 was 63, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Witalis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witalis 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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