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Velt Family History

Velt 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: Vela, Belt, Velo, Veit, Felt, Vent, Vert, Welt, Helt, Vest

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Where is the Velt family from?

You can see how Velt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Velt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Velt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Velt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Velt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velt 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 Velt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velt. 100% of Velt women worked as a Cashier.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Velt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velt 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Velt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Velt. For the veterans among your Velt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Velt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Velt in 1977 was 76, and 35 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velt 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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