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Vecht Family History

Vecht 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: Hecht, Recht, Becht, Fecht, Pecht, Pech, Licht, Mech, Cech, Dech

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Where is the Vecht family from?

You can see how Vecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vecht family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Vecht families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vecht's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Vecht families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vecht 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 244 census records available for the last name Vecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vecht 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Vecht. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vecht. For the veterans among your Vecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vecht lifespan?

Average Vecht life expectancy in 2001 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vecht 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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