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Welan Family History

Welan 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: Belan, Selan, Whelan, Wolan, Pelan, Felan, Wean, Nelan, Bean, Dean

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Where is the Welan family from?

You can see how Welan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Welan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Welan families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Welan's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Welan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welan 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 Welan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cinema Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Welan. 100% of Welan men worked as a Cinema Manager and 100% of Welan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cinema Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Welan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Welan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welan 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Welan. 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 51 military records available for the last name Welan. For the veterans among your Welan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Welan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Welan in 1955 was 22, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welan 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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