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Vellam Family History

Vellam Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Welham but there is no clear evidence connecting these two surnames.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Vellam family from?

You can see how Vellam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vellam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Vellam families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Vellam's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Vellam families in 1891.
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What did your Vellam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Head Herdsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vellam. 50% of Vellam men worked as a Head Herdsman and 93% of Vellam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vellam were Agricultural Labourer and Railway Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Head Herdsman
    50%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Railway Clerk
    8%

What Vellam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Vellam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellam 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Vellam. 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 58 military records available for the last name Vellam. For the veterans among your Vellam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellam lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Vellam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vellam in 1954 was 60, and 57 in 2001.

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