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Vetch Family History

Vetch Surname Meaning

see Veitch.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Vetch family from?

You can see how Vetch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vetch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Vetch families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vetch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vetch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vetch 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 Vetch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vetch. 100% of Vetch 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vetch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetch 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Vetch. 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 818 military records available for the last name Vetch. For the veterans among your Vetch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vetch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vetch in 1966 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vetch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetch 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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