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Veras Family History

Veras Surname Meaning

Spanish: apparently from veras plural of vera ‘river bank’ presumably applied as a topographic name for a river bank dweller.

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


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You can see how Veras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Veras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Veras families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Veras's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Veras families in 1911.
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What did your Veras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veras. 40% of Veras men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 748 immigration records available for the last name Veras. 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 238 military records available for the last name Veras. For the veterans among your Veras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veras lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Veras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Veras in 1958 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veras 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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