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Vellins Family History

Vellins 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: Vallin, Helling, Mellis, Hellings, Welling, Melling, Dellis, Fellin

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Where is the Vellins family from?

You can see how Vellins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vellins families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vellins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vellins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vellins 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 Vellins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vellins. 100% of Vellins men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Vellins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vellins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Vellins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellins 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Vellins. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vellins. For the veterans among your Vellins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellins lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Vellins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vellins in 1996 was 89, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vellins 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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