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Veits Family History

Veits 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: Veit, Veith, Veirs, Reis, Vito, Meis, Beets, Leite, Weith, Verity

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Where is the Veits family from?

You can see how Veits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Veits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Veits families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Veits's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Veits families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veits. 60% of Veits men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Paper Maker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Veits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veits 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Veits. 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 354 military records available for the last name Veits. For the veterans among your Veits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veits lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Veits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Veits in 1972 was 88, and 100 in 2002.

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