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Veira Family History

Veira Surname Meaning

Galician: topographic name from beira ‘shore bank’ or a habitational name from one of the places in Galicia (Spain) called Veira or Beira (do Rio) named with this word.

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


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Where is the Veira family from?

You can see how Veira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veira family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Veira families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Veira's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Veira families in 1880.
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What did your Veira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veira. 40% of Veira men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Fisherman
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Veira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Veira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veira 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Veira. 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 146 military records available for the last name Veira. For the veterans among your Veira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veira lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Veira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Veira in 1967 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veira 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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