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Veir Family History

Veir 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: Weir, Veil, Veit, Keir, Meir, Veirs, Wei, Reis, Bear, Beer

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Where is the Veir family from?

You can see how Veir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Veir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Veir family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Veir's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Veir families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veir 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 Veir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veir. 100% of Veir women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Veir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Veir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veir 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Veir. 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 68 military records available for the last name Veir. For the veterans among your Veir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veir lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Veir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Veir in 1960 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veir 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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