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Veillion Family History

Veillion 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: Veillon, Stillion, Million, Fillion, Pillion, Killion, Gillion

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Where is the Veillion family from?

You can see how Veillion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veillion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veillion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Veillion family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Veillion's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Veillion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veillion 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 Veillion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veillion. 60% of Veillion men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Veillion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veillion 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Veillion. 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 41 military records available for the last name Veillion. For the veterans among your Veillion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veillion lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Veillion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Veillion in 1958 was 63, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veillion

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veillion 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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