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Welfley Family History

Welfley 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: Wolfley, Weller, Willey, Whelpley, Wesley, Welle, Weekley, Selley

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Where is the Welfley family from?

You can see how Welfley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welfley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Welfley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Welfley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Welfley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Welfley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welfley 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 Welfley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Welfley. 43% of Welfley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Welfley women worked as a Telephone 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
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Welfley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Welfley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welfley 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Welfley. 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 195 military records available for the last name Welfley. For the veterans among your Welfley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welfley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Welfley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Welfley in 1955 was 66, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welfley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welfley 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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