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Vellinger Family History

Vellinger 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: Bellinger, Ellinger, Mellinger, Sellinger, Dellinger, Hellinger

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Where is the Vellinger family from?

You can see how Vellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellinger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vellinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Vellinger family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vellinger's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Vellinger families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Vellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellinger 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Vellinger. 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 82 military records available for the last name Vellinger. For the veterans among your Vellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Vellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vellinger in 1965 was 70, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vellinger 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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