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Welsell Family History

Welsell 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: Wessell, Gesell, Elwell, Kelsall, Hensell, Weisel, Vessell, Wassell

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Where is the Welsell family from?

You can see how Welsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Welsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Welsell families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Welsell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Welsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welsell 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 45 census records available for the last name Welsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welsell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Welsell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Welsell. For the veterans among your Welsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welsell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welsell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welsell

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