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Weffald Family History

Weffald 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: Ewald, Penfold, Wald, Berwald, Seewald, Cefalo, Welford, Westall

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Where is the Weffald family from?

You can see how Weffald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weffald family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Weffald families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Weffald's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Weffald families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Weffald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weffald 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Weffald. 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 2 military records available for the last name Weffald. For the veterans among your Weffald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weffald lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Weffald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weffald in 1972 was 64, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weffald ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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