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Velle Family History

Velle 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: Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Selle, Valle, Welle, Jelle, Yelle, Veale

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Where is the Velle family from?

You can see how Velle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Velle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Velle families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Velle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Velle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Velle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Velle. 18% of Velle men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Velle women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Velle were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Velle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velle 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Velle. 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 489 military records available for the last name Velle. For the veterans among your Velle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Velle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Velle in 1964 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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