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Vatter Family History

Vatter Surname Meaning

German: variant of Vater.

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


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Where is the Vatter family from?

You can see how Vatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vatter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vatter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Vatter families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Vatter's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vatter families in 1911.
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What did your Vatter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vatter. 30% of Vatter men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Vatter women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vatter were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vatter 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Vatter. 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 Vatter. For the veterans among your Vatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vatter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vatter in 1953 was 42, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vatter 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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