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Veelman Family History

Veelman 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: Peelman, Seelman, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Bellman, Sellman, Beeman

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Where is the Veelman family from?

You can see how Veelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Veelman family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Veelman's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Veelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veelman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Veelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veelman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Veelman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Veelman. For the veterans among your Veelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veelman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Veelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Veelman in 1962 was 74, and 96 in 1996.

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