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Vachier Family History

Vachier Name 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: Achter, Bacher, Wachter, Pachter, Kacher, Schier, Vannier, Vallier

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Where is the Vachier family from?

You can see how Vachier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vachier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vachier family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vachier's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Vachier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vachier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vachier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vachier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Vachier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vachier 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Vachier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Vachier. For the veterans among your Vachier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vachier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Vachier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vachier in 1968 was 69, and 62 in 2003.

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