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Velair Family History

Velair 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: Delair, Belair, Vilar, Vela, Leclair, Blair, Clair, Velis, Vejar

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Where is the Velair family from?

You can see how Velair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velair family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Velair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Velair families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Velair's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Velair families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velair 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 41 census records available for the last name Velair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velair 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Velair. 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 Velair. For the veterans among your Velair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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