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Velthuyzen Family History

Velthuyzen 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: Veldhuizen, Venhuizen, Velten, Holthusen, Verheyen, Bethune, Methven

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Where is the Velthuyzen family from?

You can see how Velthuyzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velthuyzen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velthuyzen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Velthuyzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Velthuyzen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Velthuyzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velthuyzen 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Velthuyzen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Velthuyzen. For the veterans among your Velthuyzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velthuyzen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Velthuyzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Velthuyzen in 1974 was 96, and 42 in 1987.

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