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Veter Family History

Veter 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: Peter, Vester, Vetter, Deter, Meter, Geter, Vegter, Vater, Jeter

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Where is the Veter family from?

You can see how Veter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Veter families living in Durham. This was about 63% of all the recorded Veter's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Veter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veter 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 Veter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veter. 67% of Veter men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Veter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Veter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veter 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Veter. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Veter. For the veterans among your Veter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veter lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Veter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Veter in 1982 was 81, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veter 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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