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Veilleux Family History

Veilleux Name Meaning

French Canadian: altered form of French Vérieu a very rare surname which is most likely a variant of Verrier ‘glassblower’. Compare Vayo 1 and Vigue French: occupational name for a watchman from Old French veille ‘watch guard’ (from Latin vigilia ‘watch wakefulness’).

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


Similar surnames: Leleux, Meilleur, Villere, Vieux, Villers, Perilloux, Valleau

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Where is the Veilleux family from?

You can see how Veilleux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veilleux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veilleux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,310 Veilleux families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Veilleux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Veilleux families in 1911.
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What did your Veilleux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Veilleux. 47% of Veilleux men worked as a Cultivateur and 39% of Veilleux women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veilleux were Farmer and Tudiant. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    47%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    39%
  • Instituteur
    14%
  • Institutrice
    12%
  • Tudiant
    9%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Veilleux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veilleux 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Veilleux. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Veilleux. For the veterans among your Veilleux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veilleux lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Veilleux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Veilleux in 1951 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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