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Veliz Family History

Veliz Name Meaning

Spanish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Velis, Velez, Veloz, Deniz, Feliz, Soliz, Deliz, Celio, Elie, Weltz

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Where is the Veliz family from?

You can see how Veliz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veliz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veliz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Veliz families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Veliz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Veliz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veliz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veliz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veliz. 44% of Veliz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Veliz women worked as a Farm 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
    44%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Ranch Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Veliz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veliz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Veliz. 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 142 military records available for the last name Veliz. For the veterans among your Veliz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veliz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Veliz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Veliz in 1947 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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