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Vaill Family History

Vaill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Vail. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vaill family from?

You can see how Vaill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Vaill families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vaill's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Vaill families in 1911.
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What did your Vaill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaill. 40% of Vaill men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Vaill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vaill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaill 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Vaill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 252 military records available for the last name Vaill. For the veterans among your Vaill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vaill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vaill in 1966 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaill 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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