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Welbel Family History

Welbel 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: Weibel, Elbel, Webel, Felber, Weller, Nebel, Wendel, Wenzel, Weber

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Where is the Welbel family from?

You can see how Welbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welbel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welbel family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Welbel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Welbel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welbel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Welbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welbel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Welbel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Welbel. For the veterans among your Welbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welbel lifespan?

Average Welbel life expectancy in 2004 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welbel 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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