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Welgh Family History

Welgh 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: Welsh, Welch, Welge, Weith, Welz, Delph, Felch, Weng, Bergh, Wells

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Where is the Welgh family from?

You can see how Welgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welgh family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Welgh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Welgh families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Welgh's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Welgh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welgh 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 27 census records available for the last name Welgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welgh 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Welgh. 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 58 military records available for the last name Welgh. For the veterans among your Welgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welgh lifespan?

Average Welgh life expectancy in 1964 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welgh 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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