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Veiner Family History

Veiner 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: Venner, Leiner, Reiner, Feiner, Zeiner, Weiner, Seiner, Beiner, Viner

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Where is the Veiner family from?

You can see how Veiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veiner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Veiner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Veiner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Veiner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Veiner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veiner 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 Veiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veiner. 67% of Veiner men worked as a Manager and 100% of Veiner women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Manager
    67%
  • Foreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Veiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Veiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veiner 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Veiner. 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 62 military records available for the last name Veiner. For the veterans among your Veiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veiner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Veiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Veiner in 1968 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veiner 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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