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Vera Velez Family History

Vera Velez Name 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: Ter Veer, Peralez, Cravener, Cervelli, Gravely, Ravenel, Velez

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There are 281 census records available for the last name Vera Velez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vera Velez census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Vera Velez. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Vera Velez. For the veterans among your Vera Velez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Vera Velez life expectancy in 1980 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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