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Vellen Family History

Vellen 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: Ellen, Sellen, Hellen, Yellen, Velten, Wellen, Kellen, Mellen, Geller

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Where is the Vellen family from?

You can see how Vellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vellen families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1891 there were 2 Vellen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vellen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vellen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vellen 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 Vellen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vellen. 72% of Vellen 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
    72%
  • Miner
    29%

What Vellen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Vellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellen 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Vellen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vellen. For the veterans among your Vellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Vellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vellen in 1970 was 68, and 80 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vellen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vellen 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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