Velkers Family History

Velkers Surname 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: Oelkers, Volkers, Vickers, Villers, Kelker, Elpers, Felker, Elfers, Ellers, Reckers

705	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
18	Military Records
36	Immigration Records
43	Census and Voter Lists
219	Member Trees

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Where is the Velkers family from?

You can see how Velkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velkers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Velkers families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Velkers's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Velkers families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velkers 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 Record

There are 43 census records available for the last name Velkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velkers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Velkers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 18 military records available for the last name Velkers. For the veterans among your Velkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velkers lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Velkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Velkers in 1974 was 20, and 76 in 2003.

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Velkers Surname Meaning

Where is the Velkers family from?

What Velkers family records will you find?

What is the average Velkers lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Velkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Velkers in 1974 was 20, and 76 in 2003.

Velkers Family History

Velkers Surname Meaning

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Velkers Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Velkers

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Where is the Velkers family from?

What Velkers family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Velkers lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Velkers family tree

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