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Wellds Family History

Wellds 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: Wells, Welles, Weller, Mellis, Dellis, Bellas, Well, Ellis, Welle

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Where is the Wellds family from?

You can see how Wellds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellds family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wellds families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wellds family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wellds's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wellds families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Wellds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellds 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 immigration records available for the last name Wellds. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wellds. For the veterans among your Wellds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellds lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Wellds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wellds in 1986 was 64, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellds 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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