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Velaney Family History

Velaney 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: Delaney, Devaney, Heaney, Deloney, Delane, Veazey, Reaney, Teaney

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Where is the Velaney family from?

You can see how Velaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velaney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Velaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Velaney family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Velaney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Velaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velaney 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 Velaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velaney. 50% of Velaney men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Velaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Velaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velaney 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Velaney. 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 11 military records available for the last name Velaney. For the veterans among your Velaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velaney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Velaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Velaney in 1968 was 65, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velaney 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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