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Velmer Family History

Velmer 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: Elmer, Helmer, Celmer, Volmer, Selmer, Zelmer, Geller, Palmer, Heller

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Where is the Velmer family from?

You can see how Velmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velmer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Velmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Velmer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Velmer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Velmer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velmer 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 Velmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velmer. 60% of Velmer 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Velmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Velmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velmer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Velmer. 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 83 military records available for the last name Velmer. For the veterans among your Velmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velmer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Velmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Velmer in 1969 was 67, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velmer 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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