This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Veltrie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Veltrie Family History

Veltrie 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: Veltri, Veltre, Ventre, Velarde, Petrie, Beltre, Velte, Velie

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Veltrie family from?

You can see how Veltrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veltrie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Veltrie families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Veltrie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Veltrie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veltrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Veltrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veltrie. 50% of Veltrie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Veltrie women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veltrie were Farmer and Seamstress.

View Census Data for Veltrie | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Broker
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Veltrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Veltrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veltrie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Veltrie

Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Veltrie. 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.

View all Veltrie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Veltrie. For the veterans among your Veltrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Veltrie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Veltrie family history

Discover More

What is the average Veltrie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Veltrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Veltrie in 1964 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veltrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veltrie 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Veltrie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial