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Velega Family History

Velega 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: Vela, Melena, Velez, Veiga, Vega, Venegas, Vecera, Valera, Verga

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Where is the Velega family from?

You can see how Velega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velega family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velega's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Velega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velega 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 34 census records available for the last name Velega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velega 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Velega. 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 22 military records available for the last name Velega. For the veterans among your Velega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velega lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Velega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Velega in 1997 was 67, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velega 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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