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Veltmann Family History

Veltmann 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: Feltmann, Veltman, Altmann, Zellmann, Hellmann, Heitmann, Feldmann

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Where is the Veltmann family from?

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

There are 144 census records available for the last name Veltmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veltmann 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Veltmann. 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 90 military records available for the last name Veltmann. For the veterans among your Veltmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veltmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Veltmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Veltmann in 1967 was 69, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veltmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veltmann 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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