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Vachell Family History

Vachell 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: Rachel, Kachel, Vassell, Gatchell, Varnell, Patchell, Rochell

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Where is the Vachell family from?

You can see how Vachell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vachell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vachell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Vachell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Vachell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Vachell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vachell 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 Vachell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vachell. 67% of Vachell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Vachell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vachell 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Vachell. 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 47 military records available for the last name Vachell. For the veterans among your Vachell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vachell

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