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Valcheff Family History

Valcheff 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: Aschoff, Kallhoff, Althoff, Kalthoff, Scheff, Vatcher, Van Hoff

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Where is the Valcheff family from?

You can see how Valcheff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valcheff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Valcheff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valcheff family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Valcheff's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Valcheff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valcheff 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 Valcheff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Valcheff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Valcheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valcheff 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Valcheff. 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 42 military records available for the last name Valcheff. For the veterans among your Valcheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valcheff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Valcheff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Valcheff in 1972 was 77, and 67 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valcheff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valcheff 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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