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Velett Family History

Velett 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: Everett, Flett, Jewett, Velez, Hewlett, Lett, Pellett, Kellett

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Where is the Velett family from?

You can see how Velett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Velett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Velett family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Velett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Velett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Velett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Velett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Velett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Velett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Velett. For the veterans among your Velett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Velett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Velett in 1972 was 73, and 56 in 2002.

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