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Vettel Family History

Vettel Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): variant of Vette.

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


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Where is the Vettel family from?

You can see how Vettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vettel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vettel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Vettel families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vettel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vettel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vettel 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 Vettel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vettel. 27% of Vettel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

What Vettel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vettel 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Vettel. 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 293 military records available for the last name Vettel. For the veterans among your Vettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vettel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vettel in 1961 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vettel 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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