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Vechio Family History

Vechio 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: Vecchio, Recio, Vescio, Recchio, Vecchi, Pechin, Cho, Chi, Becher

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Where is the Vechio family from?

You can see how Vechio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vechio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vechio families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Vechio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vechio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vechio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vechio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tie Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vechio. 50% of Vechio men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vechio women worked as a Tie Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vechio were Farm Helper and Hand Ironer.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farm Helper
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tie Sewer
    50%
  • Hand Ironer
    50%

What Vechio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Vechio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vechio 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Vechio. 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 78 military records available for the last name Vechio. For the veterans among your Vechio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vechio lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Vechio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vechio in 1967 was 72, and 87 in 1987.

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