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Velevis Family History

Velevis 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: Levis, Velis, Lewis, Melis, Alexis, Levin, Valerio, Mellis, Valois

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Where is the Velevis family from?

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

What did your Velevis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Velevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velevis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Velevis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Velevis. For the veterans among your Velevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velevis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Velevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Velevis in 1969 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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