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Veltkamp Family History

Veltkamp Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Veldkamp.

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


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Where is the Veltkamp family from?

You can see how Veltkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veltkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veltkamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Veltkamp family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Veltkamp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Veltkamp families in 1880.
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What did your Veltkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veltkamp. 37% of Veltkamp men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Minister
    11%

What Veltkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Veltkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veltkamp 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Veltkamp. 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 72 military records available for the last name Veltkamp. For the veterans among your Veltkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veltkamp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Veltkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Veltkamp in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veltkamp 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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