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Virlee Family History

Virlee 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: Varley, Virtue, Verley, Villere, Virgen, Viele, Vires, Viles, Vallee

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Where is the Virlee family from?

You can see how Virlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virlee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Virlee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Virlee families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Virlee's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Virlee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Virlee ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Virlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virlee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Virlee. 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 12 military records available for the last name Virlee. For the veterans among your Virlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virlee lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Virlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Virlee in 1973 was 81, and 86 in 1997.

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