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Origins of the Vellam surname

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About the Vellams

We have a total number of 612 records for people with the last name Vellam.

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Where do most Vellams live?

In 1921, most Vellams lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Vellams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 567 records for the Vellam surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Vellams most likely to marry?

Matheises

&

Cunningtons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Vellams.

What are the most common Vellam first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Vellams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Vellams in 1921
Dressmaker

6

General Servant Domestic

4

Tailoress

4

Agricultural Labourer

2

Domestic Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Vellams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

14

Butcher

9

Farm Labourer

9

Farm Servant

4

Agr Labourer

3

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