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Velinsky Family History

Velinsky 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: Belinsky, Selinsky, Zelinsky, Zelinski, Malinsky, Gilinsky, Linsky

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Where is the Velinsky family from?

You can see how Velinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Velinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Velinsky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Velinsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Velinsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velinsky 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 Velinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Velinsky. 100% of Velinsky men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Velinsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Velinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Velinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velinsky 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Velinsky. 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 108 military records available for the last name Velinsky. For the veterans among your Velinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velinsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Velinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Velinsky in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velinsky 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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