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Welte Family History

Welte Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Walther (see Walter ). North German: habitational name from a place so named in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Welty, Welter, Welle, Welge, Feltes, Wehle, Wente, Jette, Elbe, Belt

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Where is the Welte family from?

You can see how Welte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Welte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Welte families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Welte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Welte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Welte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Welte. 100% of Welte women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Welte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welte 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Welte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Welte. For the veterans among your Welte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welte lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Welte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Welte in 1956 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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