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Velr Family History

Velr 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: Vela, Velo, Bell, Bear, Beer, Over, Helm, Vilar, Dear, Vila

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Where is the Velr family from?

You can see how Velr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velr family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Velr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Velr families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Velr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Velr. 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 1 military records available for the last name Velr. For the veterans among your Velr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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