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Velthoen Family History

Velthoen 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: Velten, Elton, Felton, Belton, Melton, Yelton, Thoen, Methven, Welton

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Where is the Velthoen family from?

You can see how Velthoen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velthoen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velthoen family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velthoen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Velthoen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velthoen 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 Velthoen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velthoen. 100% of Velthoen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Velthoen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Velthoen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velthoen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Velthoen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Velthoen. For the veterans among your Velthoen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velthoen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Velthoen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Velthoen in 1979 was 95, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velthoen 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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