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Welchhance Family History

Welchhance 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: Chance, Bellavance, Lachance, Weichman, Welshans, Wallace, Lance

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Where is the Welchhance family from?

You can see how Welchhance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welchhance family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Welchhance families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Welchhance's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Welchhance families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welchhance 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 115 census records available for the last name Welchhance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welchhance 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Welchhance. 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 9 military records available for the last name Welchhance. For the veterans among your Welchhance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welchhance lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Welchhance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Welchhance in 1963 was 63, and 96 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welchhance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welchhance 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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