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Vedy Family History

Vedy 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: Vey, Rey, Hey, Dery, Body, Ley, Vela, Seda, Ney, Vea

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Where is the Vedy family from?

You can see how Vedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vedy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Vedy families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Vedy's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Vedy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vedy 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 Vedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vedy. 50% of Vedy women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Vedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Vedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vedy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vedy. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vedy. For the veterans among your Vedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vedy lifespan?

Average Vedy life expectancy in 2002 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vedy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vedy 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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