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Veverka Family History

Veverka Surname Meaning

The term 'Czech' refers to a nickname meaning ‘squirrel,’ which is applied to someone thought to resemble a squirrel in some way.

There is a Czech idiom čilý jako veverka, which translates to ‘lively as a squirrel.’

This idiom may have influenced the formation of the surname.

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


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Where is the Veverka family from?

You can see how Veverka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veverka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veverka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Veverka families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Veverka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Veverka families in 1880.
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What did your Veverka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veverka. 28% of Veverka men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Veverka women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veverka were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    35%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Veverka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veverka 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Veverka. 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 797 military records available for the last name Veverka. For the veterans among your Veverka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veverka lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Veverka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Veverka in 1947 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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