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Veritz Family History

Veritz Name 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: Verity, Vertz, Peritz, Hertz, Britz, Kertz, Kritz, Beitz, Reitz

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Where is the Veritz family from?

You can see how Veritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veritz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veritz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Veritz families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Veritz's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Veritz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veritz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veritz. 60% of Veritz men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Farming
    40%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Veritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veritz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Veritz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Veritz. For the veterans among your Veritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veritz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Veritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Veritz in 1983 was 65, and 79 in 2003.

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