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Veldenz Family History

Veldenz 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: Velez, Elden, Velten, Velde, Selden, Volden, Welden, Belden, Fellenz

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Where is the Veldenz family from?

You can see how Veldenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veldenz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Veldenz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Veldenz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Veldenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veldenz 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 20 census records available for the last name Veldenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veldenz 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 Veldenz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Veldenz. For the veterans among your Veldenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veldenz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Veldenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Veldenz in 1983 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veldenz 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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