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Veghte Family History

Veghte 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: Vegter, Legate, Vegh, Vette, Velte, Voght, Mehle, Begue, Hecht, Light

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Where is the Veghte family from?

You can see how Veghte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veghte family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Veghte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Veghte families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Veghte's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Veghte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veghte 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 Veghte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veghte. 100% of Veghte men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Veghte women worked as a File 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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Veghte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Veghte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veghte 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Veghte. 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 114 military records available for the last name Veghte. For the veterans among your Veghte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veghte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Veghte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Veghte in 1964 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veghte 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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