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Vellaire Family History

Vellaire 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: Bellaire, Belaire, Dallaire, Allaire, Bellairs, Leclaire, Villar

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Where is the Vellaire family from?

You can see how Vellaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellaire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Vellaire families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Vellaire family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vellaire's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vellaire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vellaire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vellaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Vellaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellaire 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vellaire. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vellaire. For the veterans among your Vellaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellaire lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Vellaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vellaire in 1983 was 82, and 92 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vellaire 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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