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Welhs Family History

Welhs 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: Wells, Wels, Weihs, Melis, Welz, Weiss, Delos, Wiles, Melhus, Wehr

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Welhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welhs 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Welhs. 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 18 military records available for the last name Welhs. For the veterans among your Welhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welhs lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1990, in the United States, Welhs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Welhs in 1986 was 84, and 87 in 1990.

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