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Veta Family History

Veta 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: Vela, Vea, Vota, Seta, Vita, Vega, Vena, Vera, Reta, Teta

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Where is the Veta family from?

You can see how Veta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Veta families living in New Mexico. This was about 44% of all the recorded Veta's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Veta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veta 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 Veta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veta. 45% of Veta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Veta women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veta were Butcher and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Butcher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Veta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Veta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veta 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Veta. 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 57 military records available for the last name Veta. For the veterans among your Veta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veta lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Veta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Veta in 1968 was 71, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veta 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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