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Velosquez Family History

Velosquez 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: Velasquez, Velazquez, Delbosque, Vasquez, Bosquez, Levesque, Velez

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Where is the Velosquez family from?

You can see how Velosquez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velosquez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velosquez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Velosquez families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Velosquez's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Velosquez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velosquez 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 Velosquez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velosquez. 60% of Velosquez men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Barber
    40%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Velosquez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velosquez 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Velosquez. 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 10 military records available for the last name Velosquez. For the veterans among your Velosquez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velosquez lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Velosquez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Velosquez in 1975 was 44, and 88 in 1990.

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