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Veda Family History

Veda 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: Vela, Seda, Vea, Vida, Reda, Ueda, Sveda, Vega, Vena, Vera

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Where is the Veda family from?

You can see how Veda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Veda family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Veda's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Veda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veda 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 Veda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veda. 67% of Veda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Veda women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veda were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Veda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Veda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veda 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Veda. 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 77 military records available for the last name Veda. For the veterans among your Veda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veda lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Veda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Veda in 1970 was 75, and 43 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veda 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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