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Welchley Family History

Welchley 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: Beachley, Welcher, Weschler, Reichley, Welchel, Weller, Belcher

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Where is the Welchley family from?

You can see how Welchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welchley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welchley family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Welchley's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Welchley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welchley 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 33 census records available for the last name Welchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welchley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Welchley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Welchley. For the veterans among your Welchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welchley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Welchley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Welchley in 1971 was 63, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welchley 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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