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Vielle Family History

Vielle 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: Viele, Pille, Villa, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Vitale, Melle, Hille, Selle

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Where is the Vielle family from?

You can see how Vielle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vielle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vielle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Vielle families living in Michigan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Vielle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vielle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vielle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vielle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vielle. 40% of Vielle 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Fireman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vielle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vielle 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Vielle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Vielle. For the veterans among your Vielle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vielle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vielle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vielle in 1964 was 53, and 50 in 2003.

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