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Veak Family History

Veak 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: Deak, Peak, Vea, Veal, Leak, Beck, Pak, Bean, Bear, Dean

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Where is the Veak family from?

You can see how Veak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Veak families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Veak's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Veak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Veak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veak. 60% of Veak men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Rancher
    20%

What Veak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Veak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veak 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Veak. 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 24 military records available for the last name Veak. For the veterans among your Veak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Veak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Veak in 1966 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veak 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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