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Velonis Family History

Velonis 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: Zelonis, Valois, Velis, Meloni, Venis, Dennis, Melis, Delos, Lois

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Where is the Velonis family from?

You can see how Velonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velonis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Velonis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Velonis families living in Michigan. This was about 13% of all the recorded Velonis's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Velonis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velonis 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 Velonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velonis. 50% of Velonis men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Velonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velonis 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Velonis. 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 47 military records available for the last name Velonis. For the veterans among your Velonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velonis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Velonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Velonis in 1966 was 71, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velonis 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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