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Velaz Family History

Velaz 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: Vela, Velez, Veloz, Veliz, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Elam, Welz, Vea

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Where is the Velaz family from?

You can see how Velaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velaz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Velaz families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Velaz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Velaz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velaz 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 Velaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velaz. 100% of Velaz men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Velaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velaz 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Velaz. 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 35 military records available for the last name Velaz. For the veterans among your Velaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velaz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Velaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Velaz in 1983 was 79, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velaz 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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