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Veiland Family History

Veiland 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: Heiland, Eiland, Reiland, Weiland, Newland, Berland, Eland, Penland

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Where is the Veiland family from?

You can see how Veiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veiland family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Veiland families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Veiland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Veiland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veiland 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 36 census records available for the last name Veiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veiland 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Veiland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Veiland. For the veterans among your Veiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veiland lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Veiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Veiland in 1980 was 79, and 51 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veiland 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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