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Veaney Family History

Veaney 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: Heaney, Veazey, Reaney, Teaney, Keaney, Meaney, Seaney, Veasey

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Where is the Veaney family from?

You can see how Veaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Veaney family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Veaney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veaney 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 Veaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Veaney. 100% of Veaney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Veaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veaney 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Veaney. 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 32 military records available for the last name Veaney. For the veterans among your Veaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veaney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1985, in the United States, Veaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Veaney in 1962 was 68, and 67 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veaney 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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