Show ContentsVelin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Velin family

The surname Velin was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Velin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Velin research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1641 and 1733 are included under the topic Early Velin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Velin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Velin, Velen, Vellin, Vellins, Vellen, Vellens, Velinn, Veline, Velines and many more.

Early Notables of the Velin family

  • the Velin family of Westphalia

Velin migration to the United States +



Velin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Anaf Velin, aged 11, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Minnesota" in 1849 1
  • F. Velin, aged 1, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Minnesota" in 1849 1
  • Marie Velin, aged 9, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Charles Hill" in 1853 1
  • Gottleib Velin, aged 26, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Charles Hill" in 1853 1
  • Cathrine Velin, aged 55, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Charles Hill" in 1853 1
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Velin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Johan A. Velin, aged 23, Swedish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Louis" in 1900 1
  • Alma Carlsdotter Velin, aged 22, Swedish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saint Louis" in 1901 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Velin (post 1700) +

  • Eugene B. Velin, American Republican politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Gogebic District, 1952; Mayor of Ironwood, Michigan, 1956 2
  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 24) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

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