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Veldt Family History

Veldt 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: Velde, Heldt, Feldt, Vela, Wendt, Feld, Herdt, Reidt, Belt, Held

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Where is the Veldt family from?

You can see how Veldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Veldt families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Veldt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Veldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veldt 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 Veldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Veldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veldt 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Veldt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Veldt. For the veterans among your Veldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Veldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Veldt in 1964 was 69, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veldt 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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