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Veto Family History

Veto Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Vető): occupational name for a seasonal worker on a farm an agent noun derived from vet ‘to sow (seed)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Veto family from?

You can see how Veto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Veto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Veto family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Veto's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Veto families in 1891.
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What did your Veto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veto. 33% of Veto men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Veto women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veto were Truck Driver and Wrapper.

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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
    33%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Wrapper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Veto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veto 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Veto. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Veto. For the veterans among your Veto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veto lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Veto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Veto in 1960 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veto 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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