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Vayl Family History

Vayl 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: Vayo, Vahl, Vail, Kayl, Rayl, May, Hay, Gall, Paul, Gal

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Where is the Vayl family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vayl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vayl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vayl. 100% of Vayl men worked as a Labourer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Vayl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vayl 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 Vayl. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vayl. For the veterans among your Vayl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vayl lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Vayl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vayl in 1986 was 75, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vayl 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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