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Vedas Family History

Vedas 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: Vadas, Veras, Vegas, Vidas, Vilas, Vas, Vela, Seda, Vea, Das

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Where is the Vedas family from?

You can see how Vedas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vedas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vedas families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vedas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vedas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vedas 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 Vedas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vedas. 60% of Vedas men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Cutting Pulp
    40%

What Vedas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Vedas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vedas 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Vedas. 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 54 military records available for the last name Vedas. For the veterans among your Vedas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vedas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vedas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vedas in 1964 was 52, and 22 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vedas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vedas 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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