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Wellette Family History

Wellette 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: Willette, Mellette, Pellett, Gullette, Kellett, Collette, Ouellette

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Where is the Wellette family from?

You can see how Wellette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wellette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wellette families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wellette's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wellette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellette 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 Wellette ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wellette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Wellette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellette 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wellette. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wellette. For the veterans among your Wellette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellette lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Wellette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wellette in 1967 was 87, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wellette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellette 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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