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Veret Family History

Veret 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: Vernet, Vert, Veres, Vereb, Feret, Verret, Everett, Verity, Jerez

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Where is the Veret family from?

You can see how Veret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veret family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Veret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Veret family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Veret's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Veret families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veret 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 Veret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veret. 100% of Veret men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Veret women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Veret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Veret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veret 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Veret. 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 137 military records available for the last name Veret. For the veterans among your Veret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veret lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Veret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Veret in 1970 was 65, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veret

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veret 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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