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Vellano Family History

Vellano 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: Villano, Helland, Delano, Felland, Yelland, Belland, Selland, Pelland

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Where is the Vellano family from?

You can see how Vellano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vellano families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vellano's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vellano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vellano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vellano ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Vellano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellano 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Vellano. 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 25 military records available for the last name Vellano. For the veterans among your Vellano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellano lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vellano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vellano in 1966 was 74, and 55 in 2004.

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