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Welisch Family History

Welisch 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: Welsch, Belich, Yelich, Welsh, Welch, Reisch, Eisch, Wisch, Wetsch

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Where is the Welisch family from?

You can see how Welisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Welisch families living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Welisch's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Welisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welisch 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 118 census records available for the last name Welisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welisch 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Welisch. 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 68 military records available for the last name Welisch. For the veterans among your Welisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welisch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Welisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Welisch in 1971 was 86, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welisch 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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