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Veltrop Family History

Veltrop 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: Holtrop, Veltri, Vetro, Veltre, Elton, Felton, Belton, Ventre, Melton

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Where is the Veltrop family from?

You can see how Veltrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veltrop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veltrop families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Veltrop families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Veltrop's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Veltrop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veltrop 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 Veltrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veltrop. 100% of Veltrop men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Veltrop women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Veltrop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Veltrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veltrop 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Veltrop. 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 16 military records available for the last name Veltrop. For the veterans among your Veltrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veltrop lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Veltrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Veltrop in 1963 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veltrop 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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