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Veston Family History

Veston 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: Leston, Teston, Weston, Heston, Meston, Easton, Alston, Ruston

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Where is the Veston family from?

You can see how Veston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Veston families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Veston family living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Veston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Veston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veston 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Veston. 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 228 military records available for the last name Veston. For the veterans among your Veston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veston lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Veston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Veston in 1980 was 81, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veston 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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