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Welbus Family History

Welbus 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: Melhus, Wells, Debus, Welby, Wilgus, Wielgus, Feltus, Helmus, Albus

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Where is the Welbus family from?

You can see how Welbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welbus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welbus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Welbus family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Welbus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Welbus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welbus 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 57 census records available for the last name Welbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welbus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Welbus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Welbus. For the veterans among your Welbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welbus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Welbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Welbus in 1973 was 81, and 82 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welbus 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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