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Veihl Family History

Veihl 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: Veil, Reihl, Weihl, Deihl, Neill, Peil, Gehl, Keil, Feil, Hehl

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Where is the Veihl family from?

You can see how Veihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veihl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Veihl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Veihl family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Veihl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veihl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veihl 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 Veihl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veihl. 43% of Veihl 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
    43%
  • Waiter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Veihl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Veihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veihl 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Veihl. 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 79 military records available for the last name Veihl. For the veterans among your Veihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veihl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Veihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Veihl in 1967 was 70, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veihl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veihl 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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