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Velikanje Family History

Velikanje 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: Pelikan, Valiante, Pelican, Pellicane, Volante, Delane, Elizalde

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Where is the Velikanje family from?

You can see how Velikanje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velikanje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velikanje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Velikanje families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Velikanje's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Velikanje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velikanje 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 Velikanje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velikanje. 100% of Velikanje men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Velikanje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Velikanje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velikanje 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Velikanje. 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 4 military records available for the last name Velikanje. For the veterans among your Velikanje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velikanje lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Velikanje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Velikanje in 1967 was 78, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velikanje 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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