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Velden Family History

Velden Surname Meaning

see Fielden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Velden family from?

You can see how Velden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Velden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Velden families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Velden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Velden families in 1891.
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What did your Velden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Velden. 78% of Velden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Shorthand Typist
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Velden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Velden. 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 195 military records available for the last name Velden. For the veterans among your Velden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Velden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Velden in 1967 was 64, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velden 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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