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Velma Family History

Velma 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: Vela, Vielma, Vella, Verma, Helm, Villa, Vila, Melia, Selman, Kelman

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Where is the Velma family from?

You can see how Velma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Velma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Velma families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Velma's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Velma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velma 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 Velma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velma. 100% of Velma women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Velma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velma 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Velma. 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 29 military records available for the last name Velma. For the veterans among your Velma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velma lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Velma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Velma in 1979 was 52, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velma 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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