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Velleca Family History

Velleca 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: Ellena, Villela, Villena, Villeda, Vella, Selleck, Mellema, Geller

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Where is the Velleca family from?

You can see how Velleca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velleca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Velleca families living in Rhode Island. This was about 16% of all the recorded Velleca's in USA. Rhode Island and 1 other state had the highest population of Velleca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velleca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Velleca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velleca. 42% of Velleca men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    42%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Velleca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velleca 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Velleca. 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 120 military records available for the last name Velleca. For the veterans among your Velleca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velleca lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Velleca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Velleca in 1958 was 54, and 96 in 2004.

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