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Velek Family History

Velek 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: Velez, Zelek, Volek, Valek, Elek, Veley, Petek, Vela, Volk, Vacek

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Where is the Velek family from?

You can see how Velek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Velek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Velek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Velek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Velek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velek 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 Velek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velek. 48% of Velek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Velek women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Velek were Owner and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Kitchen Man
    12%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Velek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Velek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velek 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Velek. 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 126 military records available for the last name Velek. For the veterans among your Velek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Velek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Velek in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Velek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Velek 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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