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Vellon Family History

Vellon Surname Meaning

Spanish (Vellón): variant of Bellón (see Bellon).

Spanish (Vellón): in some cases a habitational name from El Vellón in the province of Madrid.

American shortened form of Italian Vellone or Velloni variants of Bellone and Belloni.

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


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Where is the Vellon family from?

You can see how Vellon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vellon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Vellon families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vellon's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Vellon families in 1891.
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What did your Vellon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bracero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vellon. 54% of Vellon men worked as a Bracero.

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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

  • Bracero
    54%
  • Section Man
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vellon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellon 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Vellon. 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 87 military records available for the last name Vellon. For the veterans among your Vellon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Vellon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vellon in 1965 was 66, and 90 in 2002.

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