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Velsir Family History

Velsir 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: Velis, Delair, Verser, Felser, Selsor, Desir, Selser, Belser, Welser

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Where is the Velsir family from?

You can see how Velsir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velsir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velsir families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Velsir families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Velsir's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Velsir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velsir 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 100 census records available for the last name Velsir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velsir 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Velsir. 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 10 military records available for the last name Velsir. For the veterans among your Velsir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velsir lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Velsir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Velsir in 1968 was 72, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velsir 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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