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Veland Family History

Veland 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: Eland, Voland, Deland, Ueland, Meland, Feland, Eveland, Leland

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Where is the Veland family from?

You can see how Veland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Veland families living in Nebraska. This was about 30% of all the recorded Veland's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Veland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Veland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veland. 25% of Veland men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Veland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veland were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Labor
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Veland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veland 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Veland. 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 793 military records available for the last name Veland. For the veterans among your Veland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Veland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Veland in 1966 was 45, and 55 in 2003.

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