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Velthuysen Family History

Velthuysen 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: Holthusen, Veldhuizen, Velten, Wilshusen, Veldhuis, Thuesen

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Where is the Velthuysen family from?

You can see how Velthuysen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velthuysen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velthuysen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velthuysen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Velthuysen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Velthuysen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velthuysen 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Velthuysen. 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 74 military records available for the last name Velthuysen. For the veterans among your Velthuysen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velthuysen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Velthuysen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Velthuysen in 1953 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velthuysen 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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