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Velenick Family History

Velenick 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: Zelnick, Vernick, Olenick, Melnick, Bernick, Ellick, Senick, Zeleznik

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Where is the Velenick family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velenick 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 Velenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Velenick. 100% of Velenick men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Velenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velenick 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Velenick. 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 Velenick. For the veterans among your Velenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velenick lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Velenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Velenick in 1975 was 80, and 73 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velenick 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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