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Vatcher Family History

Vatcher Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire and Dorset): of Norman origin an occupational name from Old French vachier ‘cowherd’.

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


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Where is the Vatcher family from?

You can see how Vatcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vatcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vatcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Vatcher families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Vatcher's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Vatcher families in 1891.
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What did your Vatcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vatcher. 45% of Vatcher men worked as a Gardener and 72% of Vatcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vatcher were Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    45%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmworker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vatcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vatcher 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 992 immigration records available for the last name Vatcher. 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 510 military records available for the last name Vatcher. For the veterans among your Vatcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vatcher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vatcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vatcher in 1955 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vatcher 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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