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Vecchio Family History

Vecchio Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Sicily): from vecchio ‘old aged’ applied as a status name for the older or oldest son or as a nickname possibly for someone who was prematurely gray bent or wrinkled.

Compare Lo Vecchio see also Del Vecchio.

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


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Where is the Vecchio family from?

You can see how Vecchio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vecchio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vecchio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Vecchio families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vecchio's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Vecchio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vecchio 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 Vecchio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vecchio. 26% of Vecchio men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Vecchio women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vecchio were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Seamstress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Vecchio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vecchio 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Vecchio. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Vecchio. For the veterans among your Vecchio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vecchio lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Vecchio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vecchio in 1946 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vecchio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vecchio 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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