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Veldeman Family History

Veldeman 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: Veldman, Venneman, Elleman, Veeneman, Heldman, Haldeman, Seideman

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Where is the Veldeman family from?

You can see how Veldeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veldeman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Veldeman family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Veldeman's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Veldeman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veldeman 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 Veldeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veldeman. 100% of Veldeman men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Veldeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veldeman 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Veldeman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Veldeman. For the veterans among your Veldeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veldeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Veldeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Veldeman in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veldeman 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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