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Veard Family History

Veard 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: Beard, Heard, Leard, Peard, Venard, Bard, Bear, Hearn, Hard, Yard

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Where is the Veard family from?

You can see how Veard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Veard families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Veard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Veard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veard 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 Veard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veard. 100% of Veard men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Veard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veard 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Veard. 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 61 military records available for the last name Veard. For the veterans among your Veard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veard lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Veard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Veard in 1959 was 52, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veard 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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