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Vetrie Family History

Vetrie 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: Petrie, Erie, Petre, Ventre, Verge, Verde, Petri, Serie, Petrin

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Where is the Vetrie family from?

You can see how Vetrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vetrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Vetrie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Vetrie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Vetrie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Vetrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetrie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vetrie. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vetrie. For the veterans among your Vetrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetrie lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Vetrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vetrie in 1991 was 86, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetrie 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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