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Virtell Family History

Virtell 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: Hartell, Wartell, Bortell, Martell, Mortell, Varnell, Portell

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Where is the Virtell family from?

You can see how Virtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virtell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Virtell families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Virtell family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Virtell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Virtell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virtell 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 34 census records available for the last name Virtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virtell 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 Virtell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Virtell. For the veterans among your Virtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virtell lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Virtell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Virtell in 1984 was 79, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virtell 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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