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Veer Family History

Veer Name Meaning

see Vere .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Beer, Leer, Meer, Heer, Geer, Veen, Vier, Deer, Keer, Neer

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Where is the Veer family from?

You can see how Veer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Veer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Veer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Veer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Veer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veer. 24% of Veer men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Veer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veer were Salesman and Factory Worker. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Factory Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Veer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Veer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Veer. For the veterans among your Veer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Veer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Veer in 1958 was 50, and 91 in 2003.

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