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Veiten Family History

Veiten 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: Velten, Reiten, Heiden, Eitel, Keitel, Leite, Eisen, Westen, Heien

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Where is the Veiten family from?

You can see how Veiten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veiten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Veiten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Veiten families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Veiten's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Veiten families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Veiten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veiten 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Veiten. 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 4 military records available for the last name Veiten. For the veterans among your Veiten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veiten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veiten 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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