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Veteran Family History

Veteran 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: Verran, Peterman, Vecera, Vetrano, Teran, Vetere, Determan, Keeran

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Where is the Veteran family from?

You can see how Veteran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veteran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Veteran family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Veteran's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Veteran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veteran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Veteran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veteran 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Veteran. 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 57,000 military records available for the last name Veteran. For the veterans among your Veteran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veteran lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Veteran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Veteran in 1948 was 45, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veteran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veteran 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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