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Welshmer Family History

Welshmer 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: Weltmer, Welcher, Welser, Felsher, Weller, Washer, Elmer, Helmer

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Where is the Welshmer family from?

You can see how Welshmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welshmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welshmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Welshmer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Welshmer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Welshmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welshmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Welshmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Welshmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welshmer 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 Welshmer. 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 Welshmer. For the veterans among your Welshmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welshmer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Welshmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Welshmer in 1978 was 90, and 83 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welshmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welshmer 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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