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Vedeen Family History

Vedeen 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: Hedeen, Vereen, Eden, Hedden, Velten, Vaden, Veen, Bodeen, Rydeen

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Where is the Vedeen family from?

You can see how Vedeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vedeen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vedeen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vedeen families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Vedeen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vedeen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vedeen 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 Vedeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vedeen. 100% of Vedeen 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
    100%

What Vedeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Vedeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vedeen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vedeen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vedeen. For the veterans among your Vedeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vedeen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Vedeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vedeen in 1978 was 87, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vedeen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vedeen 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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