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Wellde Family History

Wellde 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: Welle, Welde, Weller, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Selle, Weide, Wells

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Where is the Wellde family from?

You can see how Wellde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wellde family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wellde's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wellde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellde 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 90 census records available for the last name Wellde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellde 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wellde. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wellde. For the veterans among your Wellde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellde lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Wellde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wellde in 1971 was 89, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellde 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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