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Vehey Family History

Vehey 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: Vahey, Veley, Verhey, Vesey, Veney, Hey, Dewey, Newey, Vey, Fahey

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Where is the Vehey family from?

You can see how Vehey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vehey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Vehey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vehey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vehey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vehey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Vehey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vehey 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 Vehey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vehey. For the veterans among your Vehey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vehey lifespan?

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