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Vetel Family History

Vetel 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: Vesel, Vettel, Peter, Peel, Eitel, Keitel, Petek, Edel, Redel, Vogel

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Where is the Vetel family from?

You can see how Vetel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vetel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vetel family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Vetel's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Vetel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Vetel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetel 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Vetel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vetel. For the veterans among your Vetel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetel lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Vetel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vetel in 1985 was 85, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetel 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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