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Welsted Family History

Welsted Surname Meaning

see Wellstead.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Welsted family from?

You can see how Welsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welsted family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Welsted families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Welsted families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Welsted's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Welsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welsted 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 did your Welsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Welsted. 50% of Welsted men worked as a Farmworker and 100% of Welsted women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    50%
  • Joiner Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Welsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Welsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welsted 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Welsted. 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 129 military records available for the last name Welsted. For the veterans among your Welsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welsted lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Welsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Welsted in 1973 was 78, and 79 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welsted 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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