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Welhener Family History

Welhener 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: Wellner, Wegener, Wehner, Weltner, Weller, Zehner, Willner, Feldner

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Where is the Welhener family from?

You can see how Welhener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welhener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welhener family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Welhener's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Welhener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welhener 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 57 census records available for the last name Welhener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welhener 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Welhener. 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 5 military records available for the last name Welhener. For the veterans among your Welhener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welhener lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Welhener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Welhener in 1972 was 80, and 79 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welhener 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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