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Wellday Family History

Wellday 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: Allday, Wellman, Weldy, Wilday, Weller, Dilday, Kallay, Willey, Pella

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellday 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 49 census records available for the last name Wellday. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellday 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wellday. 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 Wellday. For the veterans among your Wellday ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellday lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wellday life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wellday in 1971 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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