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Vermeylen Family History

Vermeylen 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: Vermeulen, Verheyen, Verkuilen, Verhalen, Verbeten, Overmeyer

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Where is the Vermeylen family from?

You can see how Vermeylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vermeylen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Vermeylen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vermeylen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vermeylen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vermeylen 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 145 census records available for the last name Vermeylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vermeylen 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Vermeylen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vermeylen. For the veterans among your Vermeylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vermeylen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Vermeylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vermeylen in 1975 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vermeylen 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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