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Velenski Family History

Velenski 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: Zelenski, Zelinski, Helinski, Jelinski, Lenski, Selensky, Belinski

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Where is the Velenski family from?

You can see how Velenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velenski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Velenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Velenski family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Velenski's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Velenski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velenski 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 Velenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Traveller For Credit Drapery was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Velenski. 100% of Velenski women worked as a Traveller For Credit Drapery.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Traveller For Credit Drapery
    100%

What Velenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Velenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velenski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Velenski. 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 8 military records available for the last name Velenski. For the veterans among your Velenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velenski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Velenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Velenski in 1966 was 66, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velenski 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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