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Velten Family History

Velten Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: from a vernacular form of the personal name Valentin (see Valentine). Compare Felten.

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads mainly in Hedmark named with velte ‘log pile’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Velten family from?

You can see how Velten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velten family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Velten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Velten families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Velten's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Velten families in 1871.
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What did your Velten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Velten. 100% of Velten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Velten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velten 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Velten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Velten. For the veterans among your Velten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velten lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Velten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Velten in 1952 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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