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Virl Family History

Virl 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: Vial, Viel, Virk, Gill, Kiel, Mill, Virgil, Hill, Kil, Bird

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Where is the Virl family from?

You can see how Virl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virl family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Virl family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Virl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Virl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virl 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 127 census records available for the last name Virl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Virl. 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 9 military records available for the last name Virl. For the veterans among your Virl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virl 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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