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Vael Family History

Vael 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: Vahl, Vail, Viel, Rael, Vasel, Mael, Kiel, Gall, Paul, Gabel

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Where is the Vael family from?

You can see how Vael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vael family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vael family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vael's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Vael families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vael 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 Vael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vael. 100% of Vael men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Vael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vael 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Vael. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Vael. For the veterans among your Vael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vael lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Vael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vael in 1967 was 74, and 80 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vael 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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