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Vellis Family History

Vellis 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: Mellis, Dellis, Ellis, Bellis, Kellis, Velis, Nellis, Vallis, Gellis

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Where is the Vellis family from?

You can see how Vellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vellis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Vellis families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vellis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vellis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vellis 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 Vellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vellis. 100% of Vellis 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 Vellis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Vellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellis 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Vellis. 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 182 military records available for the last name Vellis. For the veterans among your Vellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Vellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vellis in 1959 was 38, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vellis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vellis 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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