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Vachey Family History

Vachey 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: Hachey, Vahey, Achey, Varley, Bacher, Rachel, Tache, Kachel, Vacek

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Where is the Vachey family from?

You can see how Vachey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vachey family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Vachey families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Vachey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Vachey families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Vachey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vachey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Vachey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Vachey. For the veterans among your Vachey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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