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Velder Family History

Velder 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: Helder, Gelder, Elder, Velde, Kelder, Valder, Melder, Felder, Vedder

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Where is the Velder family from?

You can see how Velder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Velder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Velder families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Velder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Velder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Velder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velder. 59% of Velder men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Seaman
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Velder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velder 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Velder. 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 161 military records available for the last name Velder. For the veterans among your Velder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velder lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Velder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Velder in 1969 was 72, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velder 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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