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Vamell Family History

Vamell 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: Hamell, Amell, Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Hamill, Vanella, Varela, Ramsell

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Where is the Vamell family from?

You can see how Vamell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vamell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vamell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vamell families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Vamell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vamell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vamell 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 95 census records available for the last name Vamell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vamell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vamell. 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 Vamell. For the veterans among your Vamell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vamell lifespan?

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