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Welchons Family History

Welchons 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: Welshans, Wellons, Welcome, Welch, Welton, Weldon, Welcher, Pechous

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Where is the Welchons family from?

You can see how Welchons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welchons family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Welchons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Welchons families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Welchons's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Welchons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welchons 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 165 census records available for the last name Welchons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welchons 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 Welchons. 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 91 military records available for the last name Welchons. For the veterans among your Welchons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welchons lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Welchons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Welchons in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welchons 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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