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Vich Family History

Vich 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: Rich, Pich, Eich, Mich, Vick, Wich, Lich, Zich, Cich, Vice

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Where is the Vich family from?

You can see how Vich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vich families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Vich families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vich 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 Vich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vich. 33% of Vich men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Vich women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vich were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Vich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vich 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Vich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vich. For the veterans among your Vich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vich in 1965 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vich 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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