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Wellem Family History

Wellem 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: Weller, Hellem, Welle, Wellen, Mellem, Kellem, Welles, Willem, Geller

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Where is the Wellem family from?

You can see how Wellem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wellem families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wellem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wellem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellem 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 Wellem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wellem. 100% of Wellem men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Wellem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Wellem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellem 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wellem. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wellem. For the veterans among your Wellem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellem lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Wellem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wellem in 1988 was 76, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wellem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellem 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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