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Velaskes Family History

Velaskes 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: Valasek, Eakes, Velasco, Laske, Velarde, Zelasko, Blaske, Felske

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Where is the Velaskes family from?

You can see how Velaskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velaskes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velaskes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Velaskes families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Velaskes's in USA. California had the highest population of Velaskes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Velaskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velaskes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Velaskes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Velaskes. For the veterans among your Velaskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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