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Veagh Family History

Veagh Surname 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: Reagh, Vegh, Veach, Vlach, Heath, Vea, Reach, Leach, Beach, Bergh

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Where is the Veagh family from?

You can see how Veagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veagh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Veagh family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Veagh's in USA. California had the highest population of Veagh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veagh 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 Veagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Automobile Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veagh. 100% of Veagh men worked as an Automobile Mechanic.

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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

  • Automobile Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Veagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veagh 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Veagh. 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 44 military records available for the last name Veagh. For the veterans among your Veagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veagh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veagh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veagh

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