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Welfling Family History

Welfling 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: Welling, Helling, Melling, Telling, Willing, Delling, Wendling

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Where is the Welfling family from?

You can see how Welfling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welfling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welfling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Welfling families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Welfling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Welfling families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Welfling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welfling 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Welfling. 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 19 military records available for the last name Welfling. For the veterans among your Welfling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welfling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Welfling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Welfling in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welfling 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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