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Weldner Family History

Weldner 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: Feldner, Waldner, Wellner, Weidner, Weltner, Welder, Wildner, Helder

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Where is the Weldner family from?

You can see how Weldner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weldner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weldner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Weldner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Weldner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weldner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weldner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weldner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weldner. 50% of Weldner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Weldner women worked as a Machine Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Machinist Helper
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Weldner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Weldner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weldner 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Weldner. 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 168 military records available for the last name Weldner. For the veterans among your Weldner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weldner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weldner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weldner in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weldner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weldner 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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