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Velcheck Family History

Velcheck 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: Belcher, Vercher, Vlcek, Scheck, Elchert, Check, Melcher, Welcher

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Where is the Velcheck family from?

You can see how Velcheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velcheck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velcheck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Velcheck families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Velcheck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Velcheck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velcheck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Velcheck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velcheck. 100% of Velcheck men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Velcheck women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Velcheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velcheck 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Velcheck. 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 41 military records available for the last name Velcheck. For the veterans among your Velcheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velcheck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Velcheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Velcheck in 1963 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velcheck 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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