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Vanche Family History

Vanche 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: Vance, Lance, Fancher, Tache, Hanchey, Hance, Ranch, Mancha, Dance

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Where is the Vanche family from?

You can see how Vanche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanche families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vanche's in USA. California had the highest population of Vanche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanche 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 Vanche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanche. 60% of Vanche men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    60%
  • Pipe Cutter
    40%

What Vanche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Vanche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanche 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vanche. 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 42 military records available for the last name Vanche. For the veterans among your Vanche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanche lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Vanche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vanche in 1985 was 59, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanche 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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