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Veeman Family History

Veeman 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: Beeman, Neeman, Feeman, Seeman, Zeeman, Leeman, Weeman, Veneman

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Where is the Veeman family from?

You can see how Veeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veeman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Veeman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Veeman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Veeman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Veeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Veeman. 100% of Veeman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Veeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veeman 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Veeman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Veeman. For the veterans among your Veeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veeman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Veeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Veeman in 1970 was 90, and 91 in 1999.

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