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Vaelker Family History

Vaelker 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: Voelker, Walker, Guelker, Vallier, Kelker, Kaelber, Felker, Valder

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Where is the Vaelker family from?

You can see how Vaelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaelker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaelker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vaelker family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaelker's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vaelker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaelker 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 154 census records available for the last name Vaelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaelker 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vaelker. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vaelker. For the veterans among your Vaelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaelker lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaelker

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