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Welfenberg Family History

Welfenberg 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: Ellenberg, Wesenberg, Westenberg, Wallenberg, Weisenberg, Wollenberg

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Where is the Welfenberg family from?

You can see how Welfenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welfenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welfenberg family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Welfenberg's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Welfenberg families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Welfenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welfenberg 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 Welfenberg. 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 12 military records available for the last name Welfenberg. For the veterans among your Welfenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welfenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Welfenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Welfenberg in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welfenberg 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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