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Velga Family History

Velga 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: Vela, Veiga, Vega, Verga, Vella, Villa, Vila, Melia, Vea, Belka

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Where is the Velga family from?

You can see how Velga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Velga family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Velga's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Velga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velga 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 Velga ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Velga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velga 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Velga. 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 2 military records available for the last name Velga. For the veterans among your Velga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velga lifespan?

Average Velga life expectancy in 1989 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velga 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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