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Wellden Family History

Wellden Surname Meaning

see Weldon.

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


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Where is the Wellden family from?

You can see how Wellden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wellden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Wellden families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wellden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wellden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wellden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wellden. 100% of Wellden men worked as a Private Means and 89% of Wellden 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Shorthand Typist
    12%

What Wellden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wellden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellden 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Wellden. 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 53 military records available for the last name Wellden. For the veterans among your Wellden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellden lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Wellden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wellden in 1981 was 83, and 32 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellden 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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