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Welmers Family History

Welmers 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: Wermers, Helmers, Weller, Elmer, Helmer, Weimer, Elpers, Elfers

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Where is the Welmers family from?

You can see how Welmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welmers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Welmers families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Welmers's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Welmers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welmers 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 174 census records available for the last name Welmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welmers 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Welmers. 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 49 military records available for the last name Welmers. For the veterans among your Welmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welmers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Welmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Welmers in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welmers 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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