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Vedar Family History

Vedar 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: Vejar, Cedar, Sedar, Bear, Vadas, Vilar, Dear, Reder, Pear, Vela

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Where is the Vedar family from?

You can see how Vedar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vedar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vedar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vedar family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vedar's in USA. California had the highest population of Vedar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vedar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Vedar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vedar 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Vedar. 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 74 military records available for the last name Vedar. For the veterans among your Vedar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vedar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Vedar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vedar in 1979 was 81, and 70 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vedar 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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