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Velasque Family History

Velasque 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: Velasquez, Velazquez, Levesque, Velasco, Delbosque, Velarde, Vasquez

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Where is the Velasque family from?

You can see how Velasque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velasque family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velasque family living in California. This was about 13% of all the recorded Velasque's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Velasque families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velasque 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 Velasque ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Velasque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velasque 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Velasque. 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 7 military records available for the last name Velasque. For the veterans among your Velasque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velasque lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Velasque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Velasque in 1976 was 92, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velasque 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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