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Vellela Family History

Vellela 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: Villela, Ellena, Vallely, Villella, Villena, Villeda, Vella, Mellema

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Where is the Vellela family from?

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

What did your Vellela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vellela. 100% of Vellela men worked as a Pressman. .

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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

  • Pressman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Vellela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellela 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vellela. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vellela. For the veterans among your Vellela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellela lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Vellela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vellela in 1969 was 74, and 87 in 1997.

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