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Veitel Family History

Veitel 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: Eitel, Keitel, Teitel, Vettel, Veigel, Beitel, Leite, Vester, Feigel

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Where is the Veitel family from?

You can see how Veitel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veitel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Veitel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Veitel family living in Peeblesshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Veitel's in Scotland. Peeblesshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Veitel families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Veitel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veitel 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Veitel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Veitel. For the veterans among your Veitel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veitel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Veitel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Veitel in 1962 was 77, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veitel 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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