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Velsen Family History

Velsen 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: Elsen, Velten, Felsen, Nelsen, Olsen, Elson, Ellen, Nelson, Eisen

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Where is the Velsen family from?

You can see how Velsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Velsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Velsen family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Velsen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Velsen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Velsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velsen 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Velsen. 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 189 military records available for the last name Velsen. For the veterans among your Velsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velsen lifespan?

Average Velsen life expectancy in 1972 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velsen 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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