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Veren Family History

Veren 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: Veen, Deren, Veron, Veres, Vereb, Geren, Beren, Vereen, Heron, Leven

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Where is the Veren family from?

You can see how Veren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Veren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Veren family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Veren's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Veren families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veren 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 Veren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veren. 42% of Veren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Veren women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labarer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Veren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Veren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veren 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Veren. 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 118 military records available for the last name Veren. For the veterans among your Veren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Veren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Veren in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veren 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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