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Vellmer Family History

Vellmer 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: Bellmer, Vollmer, Zellmer, Hellmer, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Vellmer family from?

You can see how Vellmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vellmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vellmer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vellmer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vellmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vellmer 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 42 census records available for the last name Vellmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellmer 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Vellmer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Vellmer. For the veterans among your Vellmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellmer lifespan?

Average Vellmer life expectancy in 1999 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vellmer 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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