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Velicka Family History

Velicka 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: Vodicka, Zemlicka, Jedlicka, Pesicka, Melick, Zelinka, Elick, Blick

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Where is the Velicka family from?

You can see how Velicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velicka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Velicka families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velicka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Velicka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velicka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Velicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velicka 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Velicka. 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 17 military records available for the last name Velicka. For the veterans among your Velicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velicka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Velicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Velicka in 1965 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velicka 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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