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Virell Family History

Virell 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: Virella, Virgil, Varela, Orrell, Abrell, Wivell, Morell, Torell

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Where is the Virell family from?

You can see how Virell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Virell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Virell families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Virell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Virell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Virell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Virell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virell 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 Virell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Virell. For the veterans among your Virell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Virell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Virell in 1976 was 65, and 95 in 2002.

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