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Veldhuis Family History

Veldhuis Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from Veldhuis in North Holland or alternatively perhaps from Feldhaus in Lower Saxony Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Veldhuis family from?

You can see how Veldhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veldhuis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Veldhuis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Veldhuis families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Veldhuis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Veldhuis families in 1880.
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What did your Veldhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Veldhuis. 100% of Veldhuis 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Veldhuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Veldhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veldhuis 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Veldhuis. 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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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Veldhuis. For the veterans among your Veldhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veldhuis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Veldhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Veldhuis in 1963 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veldhuis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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