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Veite Family History

Veite 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: Leite, Veit, Vette, Velte, Veith, Vito, White, Eitel, Keitel, Vine

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Where is the Veite family from?

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

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veite. 50% of Veite men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Veite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Veite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veite 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Veite. 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 72 military records available for the last name Veite. For the veterans among your Veite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veite lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Veite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Veite in 1964 was 72, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veite 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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