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Velthouse Family History

Velthouse 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: Bolthouse, Althouse, Holthouse, Welhouse, Newhouse, Outhouse

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Where is the Velthouse family from?

You can see how Velthouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velthouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velthouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Velthouse families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Velthouse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Velthouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velthouse 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 Velthouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velthouse. 50% of Velthouse men worked as a Farm Work.

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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

  • Farm Work
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Velthouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Velthouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velthouse 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Velthouse. 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 36 military records available for the last name Velthouse. For the veterans among your Velthouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velthouse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Velthouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Velthouse in 1968 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velthouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velthouse 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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