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Veer Family History

Veer Surname Meaning

see Vere.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Veer family from?

You can see how Veer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Veer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Veer families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Veer's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Veer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veer 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 Veer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Laundry Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Veer. 100% of Veer men worked as a Laundry Proprietor.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Laundry Proprietor
    100%

What Veer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Veer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Veer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Veer. For the veterans among your Veer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Veer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Veer in 1958 was 50, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veer 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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