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Vichter Family History

Vichter 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: Richter, Dichter, Lichter, Fichter, Nichter, Vicker, Achter, Victor

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Where is the Vichter family from?

You can see how Vichter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vichter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vichter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vichter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vichter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vichter families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Vichter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vichter 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Vichter. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vichter. For the veterans among your Vichter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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