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Weltey Family History

Weltey 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: Welty, Welter, Welte, Weller, Westby, Willey, Kelsey, Westen, Wetter

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Where is the Weltey family from?

You can see how Weltey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weltey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weltey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Weltey families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weltey's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Weltey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weltey 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 186 census records available for the last name Weltey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weltey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Weltey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Weltey. For the veterans among your Weltey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weltey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weltey 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 Weltey

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