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Vett Family History

Vett 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: Fett, Nett, Lett, Pett, Veit, Kett, Vent, Hett, Vert, Vitt

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Where is the Vett family from?

You can see how Vett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vett family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vett 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 Vett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vett. 39% of Vett men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Vett women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vett were Operator and New Worker.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Vett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vett 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Vett. 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 538 military records available for the last name Vett. For the veterans among your Vett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Vett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vett in 1975 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vett 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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