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Velozo Family History

Velozo 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: Veloso, Veloz, Velo, Velez, Peloso, Veliz, Velazco, Bello, Vela

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Where is the Velozo family from?

You can see how Velozo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velozo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Velozo family living in Florida. This was about 25% of all the recorded Velozo's in USA. Florida and 3 other states had the highest population of Velozo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velozo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Velozo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velozo. 50% of Velozo men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Velozo women worked as a Sewer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Velozo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velozo 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Velozo. 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 56 military records available for the last name Velozo. For the veterans among your Velozo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velozo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Velozo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Velozo in 1955 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

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