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Velesz Family History

Velesz 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: Velez, Vales, Velis, Veloso, Veres, Viles, Veloz, Veley, Veliz

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Velesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velesz 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Velesz. 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 Velesz. For the veterans among your Velesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velesz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Velesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Velesz in 1972 was 88, and 83 in 2000.

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