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Welchen Family History

Welchen 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, Eichen, Welch, Eschen, Wellen, Melcher

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Where is the Welchen family from?

You can see how Welchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welchen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Welchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Welchen family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Welchen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Welchen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welchen 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 72 census records available for the last name Welchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welchen 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 Welchen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Welchen. For the veterans among your Welchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welchen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Welchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Welchen in 1968 was 34, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welchen 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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