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Welchek Family History

Welchek 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: Welcher, Welchel, Belcher, Welch, Melcher, Wesche, Pelcher, Wilczek

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Where is the Welchek family from?

You can see how Welchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welchek family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Welchek's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Welchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welchek 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 59 census records available for the last name Welchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welchek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Welchek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Welchek. For the veterans among your Welchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welchek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Welchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Welchek in 1965 was 78, and 92 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welchek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welchek 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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