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Velthuis Family History

Velthuis 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: Veldhuis, Bulthuis, Wolthuis, Melhus, Van Huis, Veltri, Velis

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Where is the Velthuis family from?

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

There are 199 census records available for the last name Velthuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velthuis 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Velthuis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Velthuis. For the veterans among your Velthuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velthuis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Velthuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Velthuis in 1968 was 72, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velthuis 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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