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Velgado Family History

Velgado 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: Delgado, Salgado, Mellado, Velardo, Vela, Pelayo, Melgar, Vergara

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Where is the Velgado family from?

You can see how Velgado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velgado family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velgado family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Velgado's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Velgado families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Velgado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velgado 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 Velgado. 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 2 military records available for the last name Velgado. For the veterans among your Velgado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velgado lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Velgado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Velgado in 1984 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velgado 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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