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Vachoff Family History

Vachoff 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: Aschoff, Karhoff, Vachon, Schoff, Verhoff, Van Hoff, Dayhoff, Wamhoff

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Where is the Vachoff family from?

You can see how Vachoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vachoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vachoff families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Vachoff family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vachoff's in USA. California had the highest population of Vachoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vachoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Vachoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vachoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vachoff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vachoff. For the veterans among your Vachoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vachoff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Vachoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vachoff in 1975 was 83, and 75 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vachoff 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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