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Vecchia Family History

Vecchia Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Vecchio.

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


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Where is the Vecchia family from?

You can see how Vecchia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vecchia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vecchia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vecchia family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vecchia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vecchia families in 1891.
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What did your Vecchia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vecchia. 60% of Vecchia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Vecchia women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vecchia were Salesman and Mangler.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Mangler
    34%

What Vecchia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vecchia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vecchia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vecchia. 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 461 military records available for the last name Vecchia. For the veterans among your Vecchia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vecchia lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vecchia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Vecchia in 1959 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vecchia 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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