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Welma Family History

Welma 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: Helm, Vela, Melia, Selman, Kelman, Welz, Belka, Pella, Elman, Delmar

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Where is the Welma family from?

You can see how Welma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Welma families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Welma's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Welma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Welma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welma 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Welma. 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 7 military records available for the last name Welma. For the veterans among your Welma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welma lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Welma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Welma in 1974 was 84, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welma 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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