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Veters Family History

Veters 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: Peters, Venters, Deters, Vetere, Vetters, Teters, Peter, Evers

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Where is the Veters family from?

You can see how Veters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Veters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Veters families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Veters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veters 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 514 census records available for the last name Veters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veters 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Veters. 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 10 military records available for the last name Veters. For the veterans among your Veters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veters lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Veters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Veters in 1967 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veters 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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