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Welninski Family History

Welninski 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: Wolinski, Zelinski, Helinski, Jelinski, Helminski, Wilinski, Walinski

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Where is the Welninski family from?

You can see how Welninski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welninski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Welninski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Welninski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Welninski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welninski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Welninski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Welninski. 100% of Welninski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Welninski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Welninski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welninski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Welninski. 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 70 military records available for the last name Welninski. For the veterans among your Welninski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welninski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2000, in the United States, Welninski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Welninski in 1950 was 39, and 69 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welninski 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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