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Vachet Family History

Vachet 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: Bacher, Rachel, Tache, Kachel, Vacek, Lachat, Kacher, Bache, Hachey

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Where is the Vachet family from?

You can see how Vachet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vachet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vachet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Vachet families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vachet's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vachet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vachet 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 Vachet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vachet. 100% of Vachet men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Vachet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Vachet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vachet 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Vachet. 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 61 military records available for the last name Vachet. For the veterans among your Vachet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vachet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Vachet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vachet in 1962 was 63, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vachet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vachet 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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