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Velba Family History

Velba 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, Verba, Vella, Villa, Vila, Melia, Vea, Belka, Pella, Alba

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Where is the Velba family from?

You can see how Velba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velba family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Velba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Velba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Velba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velba 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Velba. 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 10 military records available for the last name Velba. For the veterans among your Velba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velba lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Velba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Velba in 1960 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velba 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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