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Velan Family History

Velan 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, Belan, Selan, Pelan, Felan, Nelan, Bean, Dean, Melin, Vilar

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Where is the Velan family from?

You can see how Velan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Velan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Velan family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velan's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Velan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Velan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velan. 60% of Velan men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Velan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velan 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Velan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Velan. For the veterans among your Velan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Velan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Velan in 1956 was 55, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velan 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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