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Veigt Family History

Veigt 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: Veit, Veiga, Weigt, Voigt, Geist, Feig, Vogt, Feige, Verge, Reidt

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Where is the Veigt family from?

You can see how Veigt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veigt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Veigt families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Veigt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Veigt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veigt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Veigt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veigt 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Veigt. 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 14 military records available for the last name Veigt. For the veterans among your Veigt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veigt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Veigt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Veigt in 1971 was 74, and 92 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veigt 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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