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Welstad Family History

Welstad 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: Elstad, Walstad, Kolstad, Balstad, Shelstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Olstad

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Where is the Welstad family from?

You can see how Welstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welstad families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Welstad families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Welstad's in USA. New York had the highest population of Welstad families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Welstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welstad 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Welstad. 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 Welstad. For the veterans among your Welstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welstad lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Welstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Welstad in 1972 was 94, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welstad 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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