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Velad Family History

Velad 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: Vela, Vlad, Vilar, Read, Vila, Vilas, Elam, Vea, Feld, Eland

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Where is the Velad family from?

You can see how Velad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velad families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Velad family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Velad's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Velad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velad 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 Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Velad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velad 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Velad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Velad. For the veterans among your Velad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velad lifespan?

Average Velad life expectancy in 1990 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velad 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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