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Velotta Family History

Velotta Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly a variant of Belotta which would be from the feminine form of Belotto.

It is derived from a pet form of Bello or from a shortened pet form of the Biblical name Abele.

For further context, see Abel.

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


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Where is the Velotta family from?

You can see how Velotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velotta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Velotta families living in Kentucky. This was about 21% of all the recorded Velotta's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Velotta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velotta 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 Velotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velotta. 23% of Velotta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Velotta women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Fireman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Washer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Velotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velotta 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Velotta. 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 200 military records available for the last name Velotta. For the veterans among your Velotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velotta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Velotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Velotta in 1963 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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