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Velard Family History

Velard 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: Velarde, Velardo, Velardi, Venard, Beard, Vilar, Seward, Vela, Legard

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Where is the Velard family from?

You can see how Velard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Velard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Velard family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velard's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Velard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Velard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velard. 100% of Velard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Velard women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Velard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velard 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Velard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Velard. For the veterans among your Velard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Velard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Velard in 1966 was 69, and 90 in 2002.

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