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Virnelson Family History

Virnelson 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: Cornelson, Nelson, Michelson, Arneson, Einerson, Torkelson, Israelson

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Where is the Virnelson family from?

You can see how Virnelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virnelson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Virnelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Virnelson family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Virnelson's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Virnelson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virnelson 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 Virnelson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

What Virnelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Virnelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virnelson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Virnelson. 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 81 military records available for the last name Virnelson. For the veterans among your Virnelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virnelson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Virnelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Virnelson in 1965 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Virnelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virnelson 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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