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Velona Family History

Velona 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: Celona, Verona, Vela, Melena, Lona, Velo, Delong, Melone, Vena, Verna

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Where is the Velona family from?

You can see how Velona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velona family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Velona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Velona families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Velona's in USA. New York had the highest population of Velona families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velona 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 Velona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bench Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velona. 100% of Velona men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Velona women worked as a Bench Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Work
    100%

What Velona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Velona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velona 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Velona. 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 28 military records available for the last name Velona. For the veterans among your Velona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velona lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Velona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Velona in 1957 was 36, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velona 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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