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Velick Family History

Velick 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: Melick, Elick, Blick, Bulick, Ellick, Senick, Levick, Belich, Yelich

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Where is the Velick family from?

You can see how Velick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Velick families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Velick's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Velick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velick 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 Velick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velick. 58% of Velick men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Velick women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Proprietor
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Velick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Velick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velick 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Velick. 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 34 military records available for the last name Velick. For the veterans among your Velick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velick lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Velick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Velick in 1945 was 51, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velick 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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