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Veats Family History

Veats 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: Keats, Yeats, Teats, Seats, Veals, Deats, Vas, Beets, Heath, Vea

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Where is the Veats family from?

You can see how Veats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veats family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Veats families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Veats families living in Essex. This was about 69% of all the recorded Veats's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Veats families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veats 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 Veats ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Veats. 100% of Veats women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Veats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veats 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Veats. 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 66 military records available for the last name Veats. For the veterans among your Veats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veats lifespan?

Average Veats life expectancy in 1997 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veats 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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