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Velcoff Family History

Velcoff 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: Beloff, Verhoff, Welcome, Orloff, Neuhoff, Elliff, Egloff, Medoff

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Where is the Velcoff family from?

You can see how Velcoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velcoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Velcoff families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Velcoff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velcoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Velcoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Velcoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velcoff 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Velcoff. 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 39 military records available for the last name Velcoff. For the veterans among your Velcoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velcoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Velcoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Velcoff in 1963 was 70, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velcoff 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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