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Vielland Family History

Vielland 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: Wieland, Helland, Nieland, Felland, Yelland, Rieland, Clelland

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What did your Vielland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vielland. 100% of Vielland men worked as a Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Vielland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vielland 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vielland. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vielland. For the veterans among your Vielland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vielland lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vielland

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