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Veldhaus Family History

Veldhaus 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: Feldhaus, Gelhaus, Veldhuis, Venhaus, Melhus, Neuhaus, Gildehaus

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Veldhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veldhaus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Veldhaus. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Veldhaus. For the veterans among your Veldhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veldhaus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1996, in the United States, Veldhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Veldhaus in 1958 was 40, and 83 in 1996.

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