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Welfert Family History

Welfert 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: Wilfert, Wolfert, Helfert, Weller, Helbert, Wilbert, Wolfer, Welford

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Where is the Welfert family from?

You can see how Welfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welfert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welfert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Welfert families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Welfert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Welfert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welfert 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 103 census records available for the last name Welfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welfert 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Welfert. 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 10 military records available for the last name Welfert. For the veterans among your Welfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welfert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Welfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Welfert in 1966 was 73, and 90 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welfert 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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