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Velker Family History

Velker 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: Kelker, Felker, Delker, Volker, Welker, Voelker, Geller, Heller

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Where is the Velker family from?

You can see how Velker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Velker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Velker families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velker's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Velker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velker 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 Velker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velker. 43% of Velker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Velker women worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Velker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Velker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velker 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Velker. 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 149 military records available for the last name Velker. For the veterans among your Velker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velker lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Velker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Velker in 1944 was 63, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velker 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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