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Vattel Family History

Vattel 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: Vettel, Vatter, Martel, Matte, Mantel, Bartel, Latter, Patel, Tittel

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Where is the Vattel family from?

You can see how Vattel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vattel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Vattel families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vattel's in USA. California had the highest population of Vattel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vattel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Vattel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vattel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vattel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vattel. For the veterans among your Vattel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vattel lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Vattel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vattel in 1985 was 94, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vattel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vattel 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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