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Veith Family History

Veith Surname Meaning

German: variant of Veit.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Veith family from?

You can see how Veith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Veith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Veith families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Veith's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Veith families in 1891.
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What did your Veith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Veith. 100% of Veith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Veith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veith 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Veith. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Veith. For the veterans among your Veith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veith lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Veith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Veith in 1949 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veith 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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