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Vevers Family History

Vevers Surname Meaning

see Veevers.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vevers family from?

You can see how Vevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vevers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vevers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Vevers families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vevers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Vevers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vevers 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 Vevers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vevers. 50% of Vevers men worked as a Builders Labourer and 87% of Vevers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vevers were General Farmer and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • General Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vevers 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Vevers. 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 218 military records available for the last name Vevers. For the veterans among your Vevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vevers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vevers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vevers in 1966 was 80, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vevers 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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