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Veinot Family History

Veinot 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: Heino, Vernon, Leino, Vernor, Vernet, Veit, Vent, Vint, Vinet, Minot

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Where is the Veinot family from?

You can see how Veinot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veinot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Veinot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 222 Veinot families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 99% of all the recorded Veinot's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Veinot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veinot 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 Veinot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Veinot. 61% of Veinot men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Veinot women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veinot were Lumbering and 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
    61%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Farmers Son
    5%
  • Lumbering
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Domestic
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Veinot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Veinot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veinot 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Veinot. 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 380 military records available for the last name Veinot. For the veterans among your Veinot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veinot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Veinot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Veinot in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veinot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veinot 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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