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Vethe Family History

Vethe 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: Methe, Vette, Seth, Petre, Ventre, Verge, Verde, Vetter, Jette, Beth

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Where is the Vethe family from?

You can see how Vethe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vethe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vethe families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vethe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vethe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vethe 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 140 census records available for the last name Vethe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vethe 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Vethe. 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 military records available for the last name Vethe. For the veterans among your Vethe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vethe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Vethe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vethe in 1966 was 68, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vethe 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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