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Velardi Name Meaning

Italian (southern mainly Sicily): patronymic or plural form of Velardo .

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


Similar surnames: Vilardi, Velardo, Ierardi, Filardi, Berardi, Gilardi, Ilardi, Veltri

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Where is the Velardi family from?

You can see how Velardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velardi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Velardi families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Velardi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Velardi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velardi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Velardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velardi. 34% of Velardi men worked as a Laborer and 48% of Velardi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Velardi were Inspector and Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Presser
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Inspector
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    48%
  • Dressmaker
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Velardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velardi 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 934 immigration records available for the last name Velardi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 582 military records available for the last name Velardi. For the veterans among your Velardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velardi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Velardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Velardi in 1957 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

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