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Vacha Family History

Vacha Surname Meaning

Czech (Vácha): from a pet form of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav).

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


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Where is the Vacha family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vacha. 19% of Vacha men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Vacha women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vacha were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vacha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vacha 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Vacha. 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 602 military records available for the last name Vacha. For the veterans among your Vacha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vacha lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vacha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Vacha in 1954 was 43, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vacha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vacha 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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