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Velosa Family History

Velosa 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: Veloso, Vela, Delos, Celona, Velo, Verona, Velis, Delisa, Velotta

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Where is the Velosa family from?

You can see how Velosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Velosa families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Velosa's in USA. California had the highest population of Velosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velosa 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 55 census records available for the last name Velosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velosa 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Velosa. 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 16 military records available for the last name Velosa. For the veterans among your Velosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velosa lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Velosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Velosa in 1984 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

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