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Velders Family History

Velders 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: Selders, Elders, Helder, Valdes, Gelder, Elder, Villers, Elpers

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Where is the Velders family from?

You can see how Velders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Velders families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Velders's in USA. New York had the highest population of Velders families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Velders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velders 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Velders. 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 114 military records available for the last name Velders. For the veterans among your Velders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velders lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Velders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Velders in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velders 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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