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Vere Family History

Vere Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name mostly from Vair in Ancenis named with Gaulish ver(n)- ‘alder’. This was the probable home in the 11th century of the Breton lord Aubrey (Albericus) de Ver who followed William the Conqueror to England and founded an influential family who held the earldom of Oxford until 170.

In a few cases the surname could be from other places in France such as Ver in Manche and Calvados, which have the same etymology as Vair.

French (mainly Vendée; Veré): variant of Vairé from Old French vairie ‘variegated, spotted’ applied as a nickname for someone who has freckles.

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


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You can see how Vere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vere families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Vere families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Vere's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vere families in 1891.
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What did your Vere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Servant Land Registry and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vere. 34% of Vere men worked as a Civil Servant Land Registry and 84% of Vere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vere were Bread Baker confectioner and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Civil Servant Land Registry
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • Bread Baker confectioner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vere. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vere. For the veterans among your Vere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vere lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Vere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vere in 1957 was 65, and 75 in 2003.

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