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Velez Mendez Family History

Velez Mendez 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: Melendez, Menendez, Ellender, Del Bene, Clemence, Mendez, Del Monte

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What did your Velez Mendez ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jornalero
    100%

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There are 851 census records available for the last name Velez Mendez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velez Mendez 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Velez Mendez. 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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There are 39 military records available for the last name Velez Mendez. For the veterans among your Velez Mendez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velez Mendez lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Velez Mendez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Velez Mendez in 1964 was 67, and 63 in 1999.

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