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Vetaw Family History

Vetaw 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: Votaw, Vela, Vea, Veal, Vota, Seta, Vital, Besaw, Vita, Vega

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Where is the Vetaw family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vetaw 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 Vetaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vetaw. 100% of Vetaw 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Vetaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vetaw. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vetaw. For the veterans among your Vetaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetaw lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Vetaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vetaw in 1977 was 63, and 48 in 2003.

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