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Veltus Family History

Veltus 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: Feltus, Melhus, Velten, Veltri, Velis, Venus, Feltes, Baltus, Helmus

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veltus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Veltus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Veltus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veltus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Veltus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Veltus. For the veterans among your Veltus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veltus lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Veltus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Veltus in 1979 was 72, and 72 in 2001.

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