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Vichtel Family History

Vichtel 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: Fichtel, Michael, Richter, Dichter, Lichter, Michel, Fichter, Wachtel

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Where is the Vichtel family from?

You can see how Vichtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vichtel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vichtel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vichtel family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Vichtel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vichtel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vichtel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Vichtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vichtel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Vichtel. 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 Vichtel. For the veterans among your Vichtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vichtel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Vichtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vichtel in 1988 was 73, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vichtel 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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