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Welchner Family History

Welchner 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: Kelchner, Welcher, Belcher, Lechner, Zeichner, Rechner, Belschner

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Where is the Welchner family from?

You can see how Welchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welchner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welchner family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Welchner's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Welchner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welchner 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 96 census records available for the last name Welchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welchner 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Welchner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Welchner. For the veterans among your Welchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welchner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Welchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Welchner in 1963 was 84, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welchner 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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