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Veldheer Family History

Veldheer 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, Verdier, Belcher, Feldner, Gelder, Elder, De Heer, Vercher

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Where is the Veldheer family from?

You can see how Veldheer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veldheer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veldheer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Veldheer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Veldheer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Veldheer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veldheer 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 Veldheer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veldheer. 38% of Veldheer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Veldheer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Veldheer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veldheer 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Veldheer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Veldheer. For the veterans among your Veldheer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veldheer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Veldheer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Veldheer in 1962 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veldheer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veldheer 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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