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Velpey Family History

Velpey 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: Veley, Kelsey, Volpe, Velez, Espey, Verley, Velten, Veazey, Vessey

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Where is the Velpey family from?

You can see how Velpey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velpey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Velpey family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Velpey's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Velpey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Velpey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velpey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Velpey. 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 military records available for the last name Velpey. For the veterans among your Velpey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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