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Velenti Family History

Velenti 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: Valenti, Valentin, Valente, Valent, Valenta, Venti, Valentine

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Where is the Velenti family from?

You can see how Velenti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velenti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Velenti families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Velenti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Velenti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velenti 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 Velenti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Whole Sale Fruit Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velenti. 60% of Velenti men worked as a Whole Sale Fruit Dealer.

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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

  • Whole Sale Fruit Dealer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Velenti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velenti 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Velenti. 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 18 military records available for the last name Velenti. For the veterans among your Velenti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velenti lifespan?

Average Velenti life expectancy in 1999 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velenti 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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