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Vatzer Family History

Vatzer 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: Katzer, Vater, Batzer, Patzer, Vatter, Cater, Tanzer, Putzer, Katzen

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Where is the Vatzer family from?

You can see how Vatzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vatzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vatzer families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Vatzer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vatzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vatzer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Vatzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vatzer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vatzer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vatzer. For the veterans among your Vatzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vatzer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vatzer 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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