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Veik Family History

Veik 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: Vik, Veil, Veit, Leik, Weik, Reik, Feik, Beck, Wei, Reis

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Where is the Veik family from?

You can see how Veik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veik family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Veik families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Veik families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Veik's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Veik families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veik 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 Veik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Veik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Veik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veik 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Veik. 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 72 military records available for the last name Veik. For the veterans among your Veik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veik lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Veik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Veik in 1972 was 70, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veik 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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