This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Velke family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Velke Family History

Velke 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: Belke, Oelke, Velde, Welke, Selke, Helke, Velky, Velte, Velie, Berke

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Velke family from?

You can see how Velke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Velke family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velke's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Velke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Velke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velke. 100% of Velke men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Velke | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Velke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Velke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Velke

Passenger Lists

There are 50 immigration records available for the last name Velke. 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.

View all Velke immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Velke. For the veterans among your Velke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Velke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Velke family history

Discover More

What is the average Velke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Velke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Velke in 1966 was 71, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velke 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Velke family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial