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Velthuizen Family History

Velthuizen 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: Veldhuizen, Venhuizen, Velten, Verkuilen, Holthusen, Veldhuis

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Where is the Velthuizen family from?

You can see how Velthuizen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velthuizen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velthuizen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Velthuizen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Velthuizen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velthuizen 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 50 census records available for the last name Velthuizen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velthuizen 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Velthuizen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Velthuizen. For the veterans among your Velthuizen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velthuizen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Velthuizen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Velthuizen in 1973 was 80, and 48 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velthuizen 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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