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Van Welde Family History

Van Welde Surname 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: Van Gelder, Van Belle, Van Weelden, Van Pelt, Van Hee, Van Dale

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Where is the Van Welde family from?

You can see how Van Welde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Welde family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Van Welde families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Welde's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Welde families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Van Welde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Welde 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Van Welde. 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 21 military records available for the last name Van Welde. For the veterans among your Van Welde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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