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Vaegele Family History

Vaegele 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: Naegele, Voegele, Haegele, Vangel, Hagele, Haefele, Voegeli, Naegle

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Where is the Vaegele family from?

You can see how Vaegele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaegele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vaegele families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vaegele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vaegele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaegele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vaegele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Vaegele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaegele 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vaegele. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vaegele. For the veterans among your Vaegele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaegele lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1973, in the United States, Vaegele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vaegele in 1968 was 82, and 39 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaegele 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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