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Veillet Family History

Veillet Surname Meaning

French:: occupational name for a watchman from a diminutive of Old French veille ‘watch guard’ (see Veilleux).

Habitational name from Veillet, the name of a few places in the west-central part of France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Veillet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veillet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Veillet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 165 Veillet families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Veillet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Veillet families in 1911.
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What did your Veillet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Veillet. 38% of Veillet men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Cult
    14%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Veillet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veillet 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Veillet. 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 220 military records available for the last name Veillet. For the veterans among your Veillet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veillet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Veillet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Veillet in 1968 was 61, and 66 in 1998.

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