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Veazy Family History

Veazy 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: Veazey, Geary, Vea, Vey, Veal, Sealy, Healy, Deary, Veale, Deady

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Where is the Veazy family from?

You can see how Veazy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veazy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Veazy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Veazy families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Veazy's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Veazy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veazy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veazy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veazy. 34% of Veazy men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Veazy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veazy were Farm and House. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farm
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • House
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Veazy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veazy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Veazy. 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 225 military records available for the last name Veazy. For the veterans among your Veazy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veazy lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Veazy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Veazy in 1941 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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