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Veis Family History

Veis 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: Reis, Meis, Veil, Veit, Geis, Leis, Neis, Velis, Vis, Weis

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Where is the Veis family from?

You can see how Veis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Veis families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Veis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Veis families in 1880.
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What did your Veis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veis. 50% of Veis 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Veis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veis 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Veis. 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 101 military records available for the last name Veis. For the veterans among your Veis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Veis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Veis in 1962 was 55, and 64 in 2004.

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