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Welesky Family History

Welesky 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: Selesky, Lesky, Wolsky, Waleski, Wilensky, Belsky, Volesky, Zalesky

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Where is the Welesky family from?

You can see how Welesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welesky family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Welesky's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Welesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welesky 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 Welesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Welesky. 100% of Welesky men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Welesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Welesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welesky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Welesky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Welesky. For the veterans among your Welesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welesky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Welesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Welesky in 1972 was 51, and 19 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welesky 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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