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Vetra Family History

Vetra 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: Petra, Vera, Vetro, Serra, Verran, Vara, Vela, Ventura, Vea, Bera

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Where is the Vetra family from?

You can see how Vetra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetra family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vetra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vetra family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vetra's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vetra families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vetra 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 Vetra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vetra. 100% of Vetra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vetra women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Vetra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Vetra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetra 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Vetra. 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 77 military records available for the last name Vetra. For the veterans among your Vetra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vetra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vetra in 1967 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vetra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetra 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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