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Welinder Family History

Welinder 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: Welander, Winder, Melander, Linder, Helander, Weider, Weiner

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Where is the Welinder family from?

You can see how Welinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welinder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welinder family living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Welinder's in USA. New York and 3 other states had the highest population of Welinder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welinder 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 29 census records available for the last name Welinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welinder 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Welinder. 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 7 military records available for the last name Welinder. For the veterans among your Welinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welinder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1979, in the United States, Welinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Welinder in 1963 was 85, and 79 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welinder 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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