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Velske Family History

Velske 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: Felske, Venske, Deluke, Belke, Oelke, Beske, Meske, Teske, Velde

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Where is the Velske family from?

You can see how Velske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velske family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Velske's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Velske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velske 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 Velske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velske. 100% of Velske men worked as a Tool Maker.

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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

  • Tool Maker
    100%

What Velske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Velske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velske 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 Velske. 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 Velske. For the veterans among your Velske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velske lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Velske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Velske in 1972 was 79, and 91 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velske 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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