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Velador Family History

Velador Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): occupational name from Spanish velador ‘watchman’.

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


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Where is the Velador family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velador. 100% of Velador men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Velador. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velador 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Velador. 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 9 military records available for the last name Velador. For the veterans among your Velador ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velador lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Velador life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Velador in 1963 was 32, and 70 in 2003.

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