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Vetsch Family History

Vetsch Surname Meaning

Swiss German: probably a variant of German Wetsch.

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


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Where is the Vetsch family from?

You can see how Vetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vetsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Vetsch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vetsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vetsch families in 1891.
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What did your Vetsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vetsch. 38% of Vetsch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vetsch women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vetsch were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Labor
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Vetsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetsch 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Vetsch. 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 365 military records available for the last name Vetsch. For the veterans among your Vetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetsch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vetsch in 1955 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetsch 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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