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Velardez Family History

Velardez 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, Valadez, Melander, Helander, Verde, Velez

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Where is the Velardez family from?

You can see how Velardez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velardez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Velardez families living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Velardez's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Velardez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velardez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Velardez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velardez. 100% of Velardez 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Velardez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velardez 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Velardez. 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 10 military records available for the last name Velardez. For the veterans among your Velardez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velardez lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Velardez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Velardez in 1947 was 51, and 65 in 2003.

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