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Veleke Family History

Veleke 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: Deluke, Belke, Velez, Oelke, Zelek, Volek, Velde, Delee, Welke, Valek

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Where is the Veleke family from?

You can see how Veleke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veleke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veleke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Veleke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Veleke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Veleke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veleke 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 Veleke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veleke. 60% of Veleke men worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Farm
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Veleke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Veleke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veleke 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Veleke. 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 21 military records available for the last name Veleke. For the veterans among your Veleke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veleke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Veleke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Veleke in 1965 was 70, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veleke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veleke 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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