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Veara Family History

Veara 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: Vara, Vera, Meara, Bear, Hearn, Bara, Beard, Serra, Verran, Dear

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Where is the Veara family from?

You can see how Veara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Veara families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Veara families living in Warwickshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Veara's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Veara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veara 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 Veara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veara. 45% of Veara men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Fisherman
    23%

What Veara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Veara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veara 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Veara. 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 61 military records available for the last name Veara. For the veterans among your Veara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veara lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Veara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Veara in 1961 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veara 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.

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