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Vehlewald Family History

Vehlewald 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: Seewald, Hegewald, Fennewald, Ewald, Berwald, Rehfeld, Rodewald

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Where is the Vehlewald family from?

You can see how Vehlewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vehlewald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Vehlewald families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vehlewald's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vehlewald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vehlewald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vehlewald ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 188 census records available for the last name Vehlewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vehlewald 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vehlewald. 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 40 military records available for the last name Vehlewald. For the veterans among your Vehlewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vehlewald lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Vehlewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vehlewald in 1955 was 61, and 66 in 2003.

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