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Vette Family History

Vette Surname Meaning

German: nickname from an old word fad ‘man’. Compare Vath.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vette family from?

You can see how Vette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Vette families living in Essex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Vette's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Vette families in 1891.
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What did your Vette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vette. 39% of Vette men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Vette women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vette were Salesman and Receptionist.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Receptionist
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vette 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Vette. 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 644 military records available for the last name Vette. For the veterans among your Vette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vette lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Vette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vette in 1953 was 54, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vette 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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