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Veyt Family History

Veyt 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: Vey, Veit, Vent, Vert, Vest, Keyt, Rey, Best, Oest, Hey

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Where is the Veyt family from?

You can see how Veyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veyt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Veyt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Veyt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veyt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Veyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veyt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Veyt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Veyt. For the veterans among your Veyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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