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Veirs Name Meaning

Variant of Vires .

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


Similar surnames: Viars, Viers, Pears, Zeis, Peers, Weiers, Veals, Mers, Deiss, Meis

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Where is the Veirs family from?

You can see how Veirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veirs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Veirs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Veirs family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Veirs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veirs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veirs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veirs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veirs. 45% of Veirs men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Hired Hand
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Veirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veirs 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Veirs. 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 406 military records available for the last name Veirs. For the veterans among your Veirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veirs lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Veirs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Veirs in 1954 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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