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Vears Family History

Vears Surname Meaning

variant of Vere with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Vears family from?

You can see how Vears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vears family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vears families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Vears families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vears's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vears families in 1891.
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What did your Vears ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vears. 34% of Vears men worked as a Master Plumber and 92% of Vears women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vears were Stevedore H W and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Master Plumber
    34%
  • French Polisher
    34%
  • Stevedore H W
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vears 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Vears. 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 669 military records available for the last name Vears. For the veterans among your Vears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vears lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Vears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vears in 1974 was 80, and 91 in 1998.

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