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Welps Family History

Welps 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: Wells, Welp, Wels, Felps, Melis, Delp, Welz, Delph, Weiss, Delos

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Where is the Welps family from?

You can see how Welps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welps family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welps family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Welps's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Welps families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welps 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 68 census records available for the last name Welps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welps 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 Welps. 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 5 military records available for the last name Welps. For the veterans among your Welps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welps lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Welps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Welps in 1972 was 52, and 70 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welps 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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