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Velock Family History

Velock 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: Lock, Block, Glock, Klock, Flock, Velo, Overlock, Plock, Veloso

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Where is the Velock family from?

You can see how Velock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Velock family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Velock's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Velock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Velock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velock 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Velock. 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 24 military records available for the last name Velock. For the veterans among your Velock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velock lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Velock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Velock in 1970 was 44, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velock 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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