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Velasco Family History

Velasco Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Velasco a variant of Belasco.

See also Vasco.

In some cases possibly a habitational name from any of various places in La Rioja, Soria, and Seville provinces named Velasco.

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


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Where is the Velasco family from?

You can see how Velasco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velasco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Velasco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Velasco families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Velasco's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Velasco families in 1891.
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What did your Velasco ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Velasco. 50% of Velasco women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Velasco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velasco 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Velasco. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Velasco. For the veterans among your Velasco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velasco lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Velasco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Velasco in 1942 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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