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Velebny Family History

Velebny 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: Eleby, Zeleny, Veley, Melendy, Melena, Velez, Selby, Valen, Welby

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Where is the Velebny family from?

You can see how Velebny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velebny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Velebny families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velebny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Velebny families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Velebny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velebny 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Velebny. 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 69 military records available for the last name Velebny. For the veterans among your Velebny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velebny lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Velebny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Velebny in 1971 was 59, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velebny 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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