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Wellam Family History

Wellam Surname Meaning

see Welham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wellam family from?

You can see how Wellam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wellam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Wellam families living in Essex. This was about 59% of all the recorded Wellam's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wellam families in 1891.
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What did your Wellam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wellam. 100% of Wellam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Wellam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellam 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wellam. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wellam. For the veterans among your Wellam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellam 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wellam

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