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Veatch Family History

Veatch Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Veitch.

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


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Where is the Veatch family from?

You can see how Veatch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veatch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Veatch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Veatch families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Veatch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veatch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veatch 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 Veatch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veatch. 31% of Veatch men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Veatch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veatch were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Veatch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Veatch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veatch 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Veatch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Veatch. For the veterans among your Veatch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veatch lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Veatch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Veatch in 1954 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veatch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veatch 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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