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Veisel Family History

Veisel 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: Meisel, Weisel, Heisel, Vensel, Vesel, Beisel, Geisel, Vessel, Visel

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Where is the Veisel family from?

You can see how Veisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veisel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Veisel families living in Michigan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Veisel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Veisel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veisel 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 67 census records available for the last name Veisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veisel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Veisel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Veisel. For the veterans among your Veisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veisel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Veisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Veisel in 1971 was 80, and 58 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veisel 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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