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Verelius Family History

Verelius Name 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: Fernelius, Chelius, Cornelius, Redenius, Velis, Bernius, Veres

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Where is the Verelius family from?

You can see how Verelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Verelius family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Verelius's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Verelius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verelius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verelius ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Verelius ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Verelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verelius 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Verelius. 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 21 military records available for the last name Verelius. For the veterans among your Verelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verelius lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Verelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Verelius in 1974 was 73, and 79 in 1998.

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