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Velver Family History

Velver 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: Felver, Geller, Heller, Seller, Beaver, Keller, Lever, Felber, Helder

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Where is the Velver family from?

You can see how Velver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Velver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Velver families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Velver's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Velver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velver 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 45 census records available for the last name Velver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velver 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Velver. 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 2 military records available for the last name Velver. For the veterans among your Velver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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