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Veates Family History

Veates 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: Yeates, Gates, Coates, Goates, Debates, Vester, Mates, Vales, Verges

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Where is the Veates family from?

You can see how Veates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veates family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Veates family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Veates's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Veates families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veates 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 Veates ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Veates. 100% of Veates 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 203 census records available for the last name Veates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veates 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Veates. 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 35 military records available for the last name Veates. For the veterans among your Veates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veates lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Veates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Veates in 1978 was 86, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veates 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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