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Velthans Family History

Velthans 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: Welshans, Veltman, Feltham, Althaus, Velten, Bethany, Athans, Beltran

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Where is the Velthans family from?

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

There are 40 census records available for the last name Velthans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velthans 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Velthans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Velthans. For the veterans among your Velthans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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