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Veltzer Family History

Veltzer 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: Meltzer, Seltzer, Peltzer, Fetzer, Vester, Setzer, Vetter, Netzer

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Where is the Veltzer family from?

You can see how Veltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veltzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Veltzer family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Veltzer's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Veltzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veltzer 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 18 census records available for the last name Veltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veltzer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Veltzer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Veltzer. For the veterans among your Veltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veltzer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veltzer 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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