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Velkey Family History

Velkey 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: Pelkey, Veley, Velky, Kelsey, Berkey, Belke, Velez, Oelke, Verley

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Velkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velkey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Velkey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Velkey. For the veterans among your Velkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velkey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Velkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Velkey in 1966 was 85, and 83 in 2001.

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