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Vehara Family History

Vehara 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: Uehara, Vara, Vergara, Vohra, Hara, Tahara, Ehart, Ikehara, Ohara

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Where is the Vehara family from?

You can see how Vehara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vehara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vehara families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vehara's in USA. California had the highest population of Vehara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vehara 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 Vehara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vehara. 50% of Vehara men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Waiter
    25%

What Vehara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Vehara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vehara 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Vehara. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vehara. For the veterans among your Vehara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vehara lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Vehara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vehara in 1984 was 86, and 101 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vehara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vehara 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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