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Veglahn Family History

Veglahn 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: Glahn, Verran, Vela, Grahn, Belan, Degan, Selan, Keelan, Megan

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Where is the Veglahn family from?

You can see how Veglahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veglahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Veglahn families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Veglahn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Veglahn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veglahn 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 Veglahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veglahn. 67% of Veglahn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Veglahn women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Veglahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Veglahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veglahn 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 Veglahn. 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 45 military records available for the last name Veglahn. For the veterans among your Veglahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veglahn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Veglahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Veglahn in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veglahn 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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