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Veler Family History

Veler 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: Velez, Veley, Eveler, Vener, Geller, Beer, Peter, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Veler family from?

You can see how Veler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Veler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Veler families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Veler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veler 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 Veler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veler. 47% of Veler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Veler women worked as a Maid.

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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
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Doctor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Veler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Veler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veler 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Veler. 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 691 military records available for the last name Veler. For the veterans among your Veler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Veler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Veler in 1965 was 81, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veler 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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