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Velvet Family History

Velvet 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: Velez, Vernet, Helget, Velten, Vallet, Velde, Vliet, Selvey, Veley

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Where is the Velvet family from?

You can see how Velvet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velvet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Velvet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Velvet family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Velvet's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Velvet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velvet 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 Velvet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velvet. 100% of Velvet 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Velvet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velvet 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 Velvet. 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 31 military records available for the last name Velvet. For the veterans among your Velvet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velvet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Velvet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Velvet in 1971 was 64, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velvet 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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