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Veek Family History

Veek 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: Reek, Week, Peek, Veen, Meek, Beek, Seek, Zeek, Leek, Vee

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Where is the Veek family from?

You can see how Veek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Veek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Veek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Veek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veek. 100% of Veek men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Veek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veek 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Veek. 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 201 military records available for the last name Veek. For the veterans among your Veek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Veek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Veek in 1955 was 31, and 66 in 2004.

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