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Veller Family History

Veller 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: Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Weller, Peller, Zeller, Eller, Teller

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Where is the Veller family from?

You can see how Veller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Veller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Veller families living in Sussex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Veller's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Veller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veller 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 Veller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veller. 32% of Veller men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Veller women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veller were Bartender and Sales Lady.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Bartender
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Sales Lady
    50%

What Veller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Veller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veller 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Veller. 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 279 military records available for the last name Veller. For the veterans among your Veller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veller lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Veller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Veller in 1961 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veller 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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