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Veinott Family History

Veinott 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: Minott, Sennott, Heino, Hergott, Keinath, Nott, Escott, Vernon, Leino

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Where is the Veinott family from?

You can see how Veinott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veinott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Veinott families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 181 Veinott families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Veinott's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Veinott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veinott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veinott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Veinott. 54% of Veinott 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 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Lumberman
    16%
  • Cooper
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Veinott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Veinott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veinott 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Veinott. 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 29 military records available for the last name Veinott. For the veterans among your Veinott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veinott lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Veinott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Veinott in 1968 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

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