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Vecil Family History

Vecil 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: Cecil, Veil, Peil, Keil, Feil, Reil, Veal, Vasil, Beil, Weil

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Where is the Vecil family from?

You can see how Vecil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vecil family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Vecil family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Vecil's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Vecil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vecil 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 31 census records available for the last name Vecil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vecil 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vecil. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vecil. For the veterans among your Vecil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vecil lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Vecil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vecil in 1974 was 71, and 73 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vecil 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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