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Veleta Family History

Veleta Surname Meaning

Czech: from a derivative of compound personal names based on the Slavic element vel ‘big great’ also ‘significant’ e.g. Veleslav.

Hispanic (Mexico): possibly a diminutive of Vela.

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


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You can see how Veleta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veleta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Veleta families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Veleta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Veleta families in 1920.
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What did your Veleta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veleta. 100% of Veleta men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Veleta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veleta 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Veleta. 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 40 military records available for the last name Veleta. For the veterans among your Veleta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veleta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Veleta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Veleta in 1966 was 66, and 86 in 2001.

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