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Velgus Family History

Velgus 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: Fergus, Melhus, Verges, Vogus, Negus, Velis, Venus, Vegas, Wilgus

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Where is the Velgus family from?

You can see how Velgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velgus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Velgus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Velgus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Velgus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velgus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Velgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velgus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Velgus. 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 108 military records available for the last name Velgus. For the veterans among your Velgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velgus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Velgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Velgus in 1966 was 79, and 31 in 2003.

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