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Veyhl Family History

Veyhl 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: Gehl, Hehl, Kehl, Vey, Mehl, Veal, Pehl, Oehl, Veil, Vahl

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Where is the Veyhl family from?

You can see how Veyhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veyhl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Veyhl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Veyhl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Veyhl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veyhl families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Veyhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veyhl 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Veyhl. 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 23 military records available for the last name Veyhl. For the veterans among your Veyhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veyhl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Veyhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Veyhl in 1967 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veyhl 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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