This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Veleva family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Veleva Family History

Veleva 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: Vela, Melena, Leva, Velez, Selva, Vecera, Alleva, Pleva, Valera

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Veleva family from?

You can see how Veleva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veleva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Veleva family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Veleva's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Veleva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veleva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Veleva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Veleva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veleva census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Veleva

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Veleva. 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.

View all Veleva immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Veleva. For the veterans among your Veleva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Veleva military records

You've only scratched the surface of Veleva family history

Discover More

What is the average Veleva lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veleva 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veleva

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Veleva family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial