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Viegel Family History

Viegel 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: Siegel, Riegel, Fiegel, Biegel, Liegel, Ziegel, Diegel, Wiegel

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Where is the Viegel family from?

You can see how Viegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viegel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Viegel families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Viegel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Viegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viegel 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 156 census records available for the last name Viegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viegel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Viegel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Viegel. For the veterans among your Viegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viegel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Viegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Viegel in 1975 was 77, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viegel 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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