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Velta Family History

Velta 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: Vela, Vella, Velte, Villa, Vila, Mehta, Melia, Vea, Belka, Pella

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Where is the Velta family from?

You can see how Velta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Velta families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Velta's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Velta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Velta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velta. 100% of Velta men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Velta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velta 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Velta. 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 27 military records available for the last name Velta. For the veterans among your Velta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Velta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Velta in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 1995.

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