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Veasley Family History

Veasley Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Beasley.

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


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Where is the Veasley family from?

You can see how Veasley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veasley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Veasley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Veasley families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Veasley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Veasley families in 1891.
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What did your Veasley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veasley. 36% of Veasley men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Veasley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veasley were Operator and Cleaning.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cleaning
    40%

What Veasley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Veasley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veasley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Veasley. 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 184 military records available for the last name Veasley. For the veterans among your Veasley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veasley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Veasley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Veasley in 1958 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veasley 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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