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Vezel Family History

Vezel 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: Vesel, Peel, Hazel, Edel, Kozel, Redel, Vogel, Nebel, Bezek, Keel

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Where is the Vezel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vezel 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 Vezel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vezel. 100% of Vezel 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Vezel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vezel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Vezel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vezel. For the veterans among your Vezel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vezel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vezel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vezel in 1966 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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