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Veloso Family History

Veloso Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: nickname for a hirsute individual from veloso ‘hairy’ (from Latin villosus).

Habitational name from any of the places in Portugal named Veloso.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Veloso family from?

You can see how Veloso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veloso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Veloso families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Veloso's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Veloso families in 1920.
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What did your Veloso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Veloso. 75% of Veloso 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
    75%
  • Dishwasher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Veloso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veloso 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Veloso. 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 141 military records available for the last name Veloso. For the veterans among your Veloso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veloso lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Veloso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Veloso in 1942 was 27, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veloso 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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