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Reyes Velez Family History

Reyes Velez 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: Reveles, Roeseler, Revere, Reese, Roessel, Eisele, Ressel, Velez

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What did your Reyes Velez ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jornalero
    100%

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Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Reyes Velez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Reyes Velez in 1981 was 83, and 81 in 1998.

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