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Verela Family History

Verela 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: Varela, Vela, Perla, Verona, Perella, Perala, Perel, Veselka, Perera

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Where is the Verela family from?

You can see how Verela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Verela families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Verela's in USA. California had the highest population of Verela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verela 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 Verela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Verela. 100% of Verela men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Verela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Verela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verela 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Verela. 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 29 military records available for the last name Verela. For the veterans among your Verela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verela lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Verela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Verela in 1985 was 48, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Verela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verela 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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