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Vashel Family History

Vashel 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: Cashel, Vasel, Vassel, Washer, Hassel, Rachel, Fishel, Kachel, Fassel

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Where is the Vashel family from?

You can see how Vashel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vashel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vashel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vashel family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vashel's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Vashel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vashel 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 97 census records available for the last name Vashel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vashel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vashel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Vashel. For the veterans among your Vashel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vashel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Vashel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vashel in 1979 was 66, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vashel 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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