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Velte Family History

Velte Surname Meaning

German: variant of Velten.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Velte family from?

You can see how Velte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Velte families living in Wisconsin. This was about 25% of all the recorded Velte's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Velte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velte 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 Velte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velte. 14% of Velte men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Velte women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Velte were Minister and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Minister
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Velte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Velte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velte 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Velte. 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 483 military records available for the last name Velte. For the veterans among your Velte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velte lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Velte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Velte in 1954 was 34, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velte 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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