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Vachter Family History

Vachter 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: Achter, Wachter, Pachter, Richter, Dichter, Lichter, Bacher, Fichter

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Where is the Vachter family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vachter. 60% of Vachter men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    40%

What Vachter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Vachter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vachter 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Vachter. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vachter. For the veterans among your Vachter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vachter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Vachter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vachter in 1969 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vachter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vachter 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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