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Velps Family History

Velps 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: Velis, Felps, Melis, Vilas, Vela, Delp, Delph, Delos, Wells, Vales

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Velps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velps 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Velps. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Velps. For the veterans among your Velps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velps lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Velps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Velps in 1970 was 74, and 88 in 1993.

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