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Veech Family History

Veech Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Veitch.

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


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Where is the Veech family from?

You can see how Veech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veech family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Veech families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Veech families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Veech's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Veech families in 1911.
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What did your Veech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veech. 25% of Veech men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Veech women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veech were Bartender and New Worker.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Bartender
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housework
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

What Veech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Veech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veech 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Veech. 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 324 military records available for the last name Veech. For the veterans among your Veech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veech lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Veech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Veech in 1955 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veech 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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