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Velderman Family History

Velderman 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: Helderman, Kelderman, Felderman, Alderman, Vesperman, Lederman

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Where is the Velderman family from?

You can see how Velderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velderman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Velderman families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Velderman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Velderman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Velderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velderman 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Velderman. 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 27 military records available for the last name Velderman. For the veterans among your Velderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velderman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Velderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Velderman in 1964 was 76, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velderman 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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