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Velger Family History

Velger Name 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: Felger, Belger, Delger, Geller, Heller, Seller, Alger, Keller, Felber

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Where is the Velger family from?

You can see how Velger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Velger families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Velger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Velger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Velger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Velger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Velger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velger 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Velger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Velger. For the veterans among your Velger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Velger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Velger in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

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