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Vellos Family History

Vellos 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: Bello, Delos, Fellows, Valles, Bellow, Mellis, Kellow, Mello, Wells

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Where is the Vellos family from?

You can see how Vellos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vellos family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vellos's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Vellos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vellos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Vellos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellos 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Vellos. 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 64 military records available for the last name Vellos. For the veterans among your Vellos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellos lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Vellos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vellos in 1973 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vellos 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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