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Velcek Family History

Velcek 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: Vlcek, Vacek, Velez, Velten, Zelek, Vece, Volek, Velde, Melcer, Valek

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Where is the Velcek family from?

You can see how Velcek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velcek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velcek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Velcek families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Velcek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Velcek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Velcek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velcek 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Velcek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Velcek. For the veterans among your Velcek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velcek lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Velcek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Velcek in 1985 was 82, and 3 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velcek 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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