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Veles Family History

Veles Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Vélez (see Velez). Slovak: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Veles family from?

You can see how Veles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Veles families living in Massachusetts. This was about 4% of all the recorded Veles's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Veles families in 1920.
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What did your Veles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veles. 69% of Veles 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
    69%
  • Labrador
    32%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Veles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veles 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Veles. 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 248 military records available for the last name Veles. For the veterans among your Veles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Veles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Veles in 1965 was 76, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veles 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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