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Veiley Family History

Veiley 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: Verley, Reiley, Veley, Vealey, Bailey, Henley, Varley, Medley, Seeley

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Where is the Veiley family from?

You can see how Veiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veiley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Veiley families living in West Virginia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Veiley's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Veiley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Veiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veiley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Veiley. 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 30 military records available for the last name Veiley. For the veterans among your Veiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veiley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Veiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Veiley in 1968 was 67, and 83 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veiley 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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