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Vete Family History

Vete 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: Vece, Pete, Vee, Vette, Vote, Velte, Peter, Lee, Neve, Vito

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Where is the Vete family from?

You can see how Vete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vete family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vete families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Vete's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vete families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vete surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vete. 100% of Vete 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 205 census records available for the last name Vete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vete 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Vete. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vete. For the veterans among your Vete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vete lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Vete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vete in 1977 was 78, and 89 in 2002.

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