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Veiga Name Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Veiga in Galicia (Spain) and Portugal from veiga ‘meadow’ an equivalent of Spanish Vega . Compare Da Veiga .

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


Similar surnames: Vega, Vela, Vina, Vea, Vegas, Vigo, Reina, Leiva, Vieira, Vera

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Where is the Veiga family from?

You can see how Veiga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veiga family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Veiga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Veiga family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Veiga's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Veiga families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veiga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veiga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veiga. 52% of Veiga men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Veiga women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veiga were Foreman and Inspector. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Engineer
    6%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Inspector
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Veiga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veiga 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Veiga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 333 military records available for the last name Veiga. For the veterans among your Veiga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veiga lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Veiga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Veiga in 1955 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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