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Veire Family History

Veire 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: Veirs, Spire, Vine, Leite, Meise, Weir, Herre, Feige, Maire, Petre

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Where is the Veire family from?

You can see how Veire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Veire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Veire families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Veire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Veire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veire 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 Veire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veire. 63% of Veire 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 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Veire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Veire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veire 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Veire. 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 75 military records available for the last name Veire. For the veterans among your Veire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veire lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Veire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Veire in 1969 was 48, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veire 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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