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Velthaus Family History

Velthaus 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: Althaus, Gelhaus, Feldhaus, Holthaus, Venhaus, Feltham, Melhus

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Where is the Velthaus family from?

You can see how Velthaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velthaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velthaus family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Velthaus's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Velthaus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Velthaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velthaus 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Velthaus. 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 43 military records available for the last name Velthaus. For the veterans among your Velthaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velthaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Velthaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Velthaus in 1962 was 45, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velthaus 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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