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Veiel Family History

Veiel 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: Veil, Viel, Vesel, Veigel, Kiel, Peel, Eitel, Keitel, Neill, Peil

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Where is the Veiel family from?

You can see how Veiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Veiel family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Veiel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Veiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veiel 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 18 census records available for the last name Veiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veiel 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Veiel. 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 117 military records available for the last name Veiel. For the veterans among your Veiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veiel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Veiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Veiel in 1980 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veiel 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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