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Veris Family History

Veris 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: Velis, Peris, Veras, Veres, Voris, Venis, Reis, Lewis, Boris, Melis

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Where is the Veris family from?

You can see how Veris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Veris families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Veris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veris 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 Veris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nya were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veris. 60% of Veris men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Veris women worked as a Nya. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veris were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nya
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Veris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Veris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veris 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Veris. 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 78 military records available for the last name Veris. For the veterans among your Veris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veris lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Veris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Veris in 1952 was 38, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veris 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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