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Vetley Family History

Vetley 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: Tetley, Verley, Betley, Veley, Vealey, Henley, Varley, Medley, Seeley

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Where is the Vetley family from?

You can see how Vetley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vetley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vetley families living in Flintshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vetley's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Vetley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vetley 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 Vetley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Winder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vetley. 100% of Vetley women worked as a Winder.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Vetley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vetley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vetley. For the veterans among your Vetley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vetley

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