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Welenz Family History

Welenz 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: Lenz, Welz, Melena, Velez, Jelen, Belen, Wellen, Walen, Polenz

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Where is the Welenz family from?

You can see how Welenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welenz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Welenz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Welenz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Welenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welenz 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 17 census records available for the last name Welenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welenz 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Welenz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Welenz. For the veterans among your Welenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welenz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1973, in the United States, Welenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Welenz in 1970 was 66, and 72 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welenz 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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