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Welshon Family History

Welshon 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: Elson, Elston, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Welsh, Gelston, Welton

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Where is the Welshon family from?

You can see how Welshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welshon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Welshon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Welshon family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Welshon's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Welshon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welshon 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 235 census records available for the last name Welshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welshon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Welshon. 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 55 military records available for the last name Welshon. For the veterans among your Welshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welshon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Welshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Welshon in 1971 was 78, and 92 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welshon 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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