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Velezquez Family History

Velezquez 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: Velazquez, Velasquez, Vazquez, Levesque, Velez, Vasquez, Henriquez

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Where is the Velezquez family from?

You can see how Velezquez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velezquez family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Velezquez families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Velezquez's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Velezquez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velezquez 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 Velezquez ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Jornalero
    100%

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Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Velezquez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velezquez 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Velezquez. 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 28 military records available for the last name Velezquez. For the veterans among your Velezquez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velezquez lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Velezquez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Velezquez in 1974 was 87, and 41 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velezquez 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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