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Welnicke Family History

Welnicke 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: Wernicke, Wernick, Zelnick, Reinicke, Wernecke, Heinicke, Melnick

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Where is the Welnicke family from?

You can see how Welnicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welnicke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welnicke family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Welnicke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Welnicke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welnicke 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 15 census records available for the last name Welnicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welnicke 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Welnicke. 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 61 military records available for the last name Welnicke. For the veterans among your Welnicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welnicke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Welnicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Welnicke in 1970 was 73, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welnicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welnicke 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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