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Vietch Family History

Vietch 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: Vieth, Fitch, Ritch, Mitch, Wiech, Liesch, Ketch, Veitch, Verch

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Where is the Vietch family from?

You can see how Vietch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vietch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vietch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Vietch families living in Northumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vietch's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Vietch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vietch 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 Vietch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vietch. 100% of Vietch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vietch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Vietch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vietch 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Vietch. 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 53 military records available for the last name Vietch. For the veterans among your Vietch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vietch lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Vietch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vietch in 1984 was 86, and 90 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vietch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vietch 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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