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Veldman Family History

Veldman Surname Meaning

Dutch veldman ‘rural inhabitant farmer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Veldman family from?

You can see how Veldman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veldman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Veldman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Veldman families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Veldman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Veldman families in 1891.
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What did your Veldman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veldman. 27% of Veldman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Veldman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veldman were Minister and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Minister
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Veldman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Veldman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veldman 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Veldman. 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 471 military records available for the last name Veldman. For the veterans among your Veldman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veldman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Veldman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Veldman in 1950 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veldman 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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