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Velas Family History

Velas 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: Vilas, Vela, Velis, Veras, Vegas, Melis, Vadas, Vilar, Elias, Vila

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Where is the Velas family from?

You can see how Velas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Velas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Velas families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Velas's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Velas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velas 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 Velas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velas. 100% of Velas men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Velas women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Servant
    40%

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Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Velas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velas 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Velas. 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 107 military records available for the last name Velas. For the veterans among your Velas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Velas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Velas in 1963 was 63, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velas 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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