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Velbel Family History

Velbel 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: Elbel, Felber, Nebel, Uebel, Velez, Elbe, Helber, Kelber, Rebel

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Where is the Velbel family from?

You can see how Velbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velbel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Velbel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Velbel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Velbel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velbel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Velbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velbel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Velbel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Velbel. For the veterans among your Velbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velbel lifespan?

Average Velbel life expectancy in 1994 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velbel 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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