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Velaquez Family History

Velaquez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Velázquez (see Velazquez).

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


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Where is the Velaquez family from?

You can see how Velaquez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velaquez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Velaquez families living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Velaquez's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Velaquez families in 1920.
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What did your Velaquez ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Lemon Picker
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Velaquez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velaquez 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Velaquez. 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 26 military records available for the last name Velaquez. For the veterans among your Velaquez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velaquez lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Velaquez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Velaquez in 1962 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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