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Vellay Family History

Vellay 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: Vella, Villa, Vela, Kallay, Villar, Pella, Kelly, Sella, Tella

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Where is the Vellay family from?

You can see how Vellay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vellay family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vellay's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vellay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vellay 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 25 census records available for the last name Vellay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellay 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Vellay. 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 91 military records available for the last name Vellay. For the veterans among your Vellay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellay lifespan?

Average Vellay life expectancy in 1982 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vellay 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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