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Velella Family History

Velella 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: Vanella, Perella, Veselka, Colella, Galella, Virella, Villella, Vella

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Where is the Velella family from?

You can see how Velella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velella family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Velella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velella 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 108 census records available for the last name Velella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velella 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Velella. 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 34 military records available for the last name Velella. For the veterans among your Velella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velella lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Velella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Velella in 1974 was 70, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velella 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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