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Vehar Family History

Vehar 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: Vejar, Behar, Bear, Vilar, Dear, Pear, Vela, Kehr, Lear, Wear

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Where is the Vehar family from?

You can see how Vehar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vehar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vehar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Vehar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vehar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vehar 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 Vehar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vehar. 67% of Vehar men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Vehar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Vehar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vehar 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Vehar. 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 99 military records available for the last name Vehar. For the veterans among your Vehar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vehar lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Vehar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vehar in 1944 was 30, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vehar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vehar 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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