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Velnoweth Family History

Velnoweth 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: Chenoweth, Chynoweth, Helseth, Kenneth, Vernet, Noeth, Gelnett

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Where is the Velnoweth family from?

You can see how Velnoweth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velnoweth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Velnoweth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Velnoweth families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Velnoweth's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Velnoweth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Velnoweth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velnoweth 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Velnoweth. 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 8 military records available for the last name Velnoweth. For the veterans among your Velnoweth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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