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Vachon Family History

Vachon Surname Meaning

French: from a derivative of vache ‘cow’ (from Latin vacca) most likely applied as an occupational name for a cowherd.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vachon family from?

You can see how Vachon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vachon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vachon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,784 Vachon families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Vachon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vachon families in 1911.
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What did your Vachon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vachon. 35% of Vachon men worked as a Cultivateur and 18% of Vachon women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vachon were Fils De Cultivateur and Journalier.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    35%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Institutrice
    12%
  • Revenue
    9%
  • Journalier
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Vachon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vachon. For the veterans among your Vachon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vachon lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Vachon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vachon in 1940 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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