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Veill Family History

Veill 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: Neill, Veil, Weill, Vaill, Gill, Bell, Brill, Grill, Mill, Hill

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Where is the Veill family from?

You can see how Veill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Veill family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Veill's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Veill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veill 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 Veill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Veill. 100% of Veill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Veill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veill 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Veill. 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 26 military records available for the last name Veill. For the veterans among your Veill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veill lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Veill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Veill in 1975 was 82, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veill 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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