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Velthoff Family History

Velthoff 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: Westhoff, Heithoff, Althoff, Kalthoff, Olthoff, Verhoff, Kolthoff

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Where is the Velthoff family from?

You can see how Velthoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velthoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Velthoff families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Velthoff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Velthoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velthoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Velthoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velthoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Velthoff. 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 27 military records available for the last name Velthoff. For the veterans among your Velthoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velthoff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Velthoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Velthoff in 1973 was 73, and 79 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velthoff 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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