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Vach Family History

Vach 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: Bach, Mach, Lach, Vlach, Pach, Rach, Hach, Wach, Jach, Gach

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Where is the Vach family from?

You can see how Vach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Vach families living in Surrey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vach's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Vach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vach 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 Vach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vach. 34% of Vach men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Traveling Salesman
    17%

What Vach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vach 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Vach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vach. For the veterans among your Vach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vach in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vach 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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