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Velpmen Family History

Velpmen 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: Velten, Kelemen, Veltman, Veldman, Elmer, Ellen, Helmer, Selman

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Where is the Velpmen family from?

You can see how Velpmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velpmen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velpmen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Velpmen's in USA. California had the highest population of Velpmen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velpmen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Velpmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velpmen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Velpmen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Velpmen. For the veterans among your Velpmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velpmen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Velpmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Velpmen in 1962 was 80, and 79 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velpmen 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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