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Veitenheimer Family History

Veitenheimer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a lost or unidentified placename perhaps Feitenheim in Baden.

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


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Where is the Veitenheimer family from?

You can see how Veitenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veitenheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Veitenheimer families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Veitenheimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Veitenheimer families in 1920.
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What did your Veitenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veitenheimer. 60% of Veitenheimer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Veitenheimer women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veitenheimer were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Veitenheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Veitenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veitenheimer 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Veitenheimer. 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 331 military records available for the last name Veitenheimer. For the veterans among your Veitenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veitenheimer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Veitenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Veitenheimer in 1950 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veitenheimer 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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