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Veight Family History

Veight 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: Leight, Height, Feight, Weight, Voight, Knight, Wright, Light, Bright

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Where is the Veight family from?

You can see how Veight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veight family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Veight families living in Tennessee. This was about 47% of all the recorded Veight's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Veight families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veight 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 Veight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veight. 50% of Veight men worked as a None and 100% of Veight women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • None
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Veight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veight 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Veight. 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 79 military records available for the last name Veight. For the veterans among your Veight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veight lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Veight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Veight in 1966 was 58, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veight 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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