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Velter Family History

Velter 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: Vester, Vetter, Felter, Belter, Elter, Velten, Kelter, Vegter, Venter

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Where is the Velter family from?

You can see how Velter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Velter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Velter family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Velter's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Velter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Velter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velter. 24% of Velter men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Velter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Velter were Tester and Mountery.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Tester
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Mountery
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Velter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velter 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Velter. 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 113 military records available for the last name Velter. For the veterans among your Velter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Velter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Velter in 1967 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velter 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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