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Welnack Family History

Welnack 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: Wernick, Bellack, Zelnick, Wenck, Melnick, Wallack, Black, Slack

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Where is the Welnack family from?

You can see how Welnack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welnack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welnack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Welnack families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Welnack's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Welnack families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Welnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welnack 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 Welnack. 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 8 military records available for the last name Welnack. For the veterans among your Welnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welnack lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Welnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Welnack in 1974 was 72, and 67 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welnack 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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