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Veysey Family History

Veysey Name Meaning

see Vasey .

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


Similar surnames: Vessey, Veasey, Vesey, Kelsey, Peyser, Keyser, Verley, Veazey, Bessey

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Where is the Veysey family from?

You can see how Veysey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veysey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Veysey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 39 Veysey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 61% of all the recorded Veysey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Veysey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veysey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veysey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Veysey. 58% of Veysey 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Veysey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veysey 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Veysey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 273 military records available for the last name Veysey. For the veterans among your Veysey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veysey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Veysey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Veysey in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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