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Welbert Family History

Welbert 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: Helbert, Wilbert, Webert, Elbert, Wolbert, Walbert, Albert, Felber

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Where is the Welbert family from?

You can see how Welbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Welbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Welbert families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Welbert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Welbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welbert 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 312 census records available for the last name Welbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welbert 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Welbert. 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 92 military records available for the last name Welbert. For the veterans among your Welbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welbert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Welbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Welbert in 1966 was 49, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welbert 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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