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Wellnitz Family History

Wellnitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places so named in Brandenburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wellnitz family from?

You can see how Wellnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellnitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellnitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Wellnitz families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wellnitz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wellnitz families in 1911.
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What did your Wellnitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wellnitz. 40% of Wellnitz men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Wellnitz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wellnitz were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wellnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellnitz 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Wellnitz. 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 580 military records available for the last name Wellnitz. For the veterans among your Wellnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellnitz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wellnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wellnitz in 1960 was 48, and 59 in 2004.

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