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Welland Family History

Welland Surname Meaning

common variant of Wayland.

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


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Where is the Welland family from?

You can see how Welland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Welland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Welland families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Welland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Welland families in 1891.
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What did your Welland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Welland. 24% of Welland men worked as a Gardener and 82% of Welland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Welland were Accountants Managing Clerk and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    24%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • House Painter
    16%
  • Accountants Managing Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Welland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Welland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Welland. For the veterans among your Welland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Welland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Welland in 1965 was 61, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welland 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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