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Veracruz Surname Meaning

Spanish: from a Christian religious byname derived from Latin Vera Crux ‘True Cross’ the name for a Christian relic reputed physical remnants of the cross on which Jesus was crucified.

Hispanic (Mexico): habitational name from Veracruz the name of a state in Mexico of the same etymology as in 1 above.

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


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Where is the Veracruz family from?

You can see how Veracruz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veracruz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veracruz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Veracruz family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Veracruz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Veracruz families in 1880.
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What did your Veracruz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veracruz. 100% of Veracruz men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Veracruz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veracruz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Veracruz. 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 37 military records available for the last name Veracruz. For the veterans among your Veracruz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veracruz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Veracruz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Veracruz in 1965 was 61, and 71 in 2002.

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