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Velky Family History

Velky Surname Meaning

Slovak (Veľký) and Czech (Velký): nickname from the adjective Slovak veľký Czech velký ‘big’.

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


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Where is the Velky family from?

You can see how Velky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Velky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Velky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Velky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Velky families in 1920.
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What did your Velky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velky. 34% of Velky men worked as a Welder and 100% of Velky women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Welder
    34%
  • Printer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Velky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velky 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Velky. 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 315 military records available for the last name Velky. For the veterans among your Velky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velky lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Velky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Velky in 1951 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velky 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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