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Welleck Family History

Welleck 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: Selleck, Weller, Ellick, Willock, Bellack, Sellick, Welle, Halleck

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Where is the Welleck family from?

You can see how Welleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welleck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welleck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Welleck families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Welleck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Welleck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Welleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welleck 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Welleck. 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 28 military records available for the last name Welleck. For the veterans among your Welleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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