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Veitch Family History

Veitch Name Meaning

Scottish (of Norman origin): from a derivative of Latin vacca ‘cow’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a cowherd or a nickname for a gentle person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Leitch, Fitch, Weith, Keith, Reith, Leith, Eisch, Eich, Leach, Veit

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Where is the Veitch family from?

You can see how Veitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Veitch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 10 Veitch families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Veitch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Veitch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veitch 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 Veitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veitch. 16% of Veitch men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Veitch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veitch were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Veitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veitch 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Veitch. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Veitch. For the veterans among your Veitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veitch lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Veitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Veitch in 1952 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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