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Velilla Family History

Velilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called Velilla especially in Aragon probably from vela ‘guard’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Velilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velilla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Velilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velilla family living in Louisiana. This was about 7% of all the recorded Velilla's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Velilla families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Velilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velilla 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Velilla. 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 62 military records available for the last name Velilla. For the veterans among your Velilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velilla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Velilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Velilla in 1964 was 88, and 76 in 2004.

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