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Veasley Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Beasley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Peasley, Easley, Hensley, Vealey, Heasley, Beasley, Veazey, Teasley

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Where is the Veasley family from?

You can see how Veasley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veasley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Veasley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Veasley family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Veasley's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Veasley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veasley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veasley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veasley. 36% of Veasley men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Veasley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veasley were Operator and Cleaning. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cleaning
    40%
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Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Veasley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veasley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Veasley. 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 184 military records available for the last name Veasley. For the veterans among your Veasley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veasley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Veasley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Veasley in 1958 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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