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Weltsch Family History

Weltsch 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: Welsch, Wetsch, Deutsch, Letsch, Welsh, Welch, Fetsch, Metsch

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Where is the Weltsch family from?

You can see how Weltsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weltsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Weltsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Weltsch families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weltsch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weltsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weltsch 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 Weltsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weltsch. 29% of Weltsch men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

What Weltsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Weltsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weltsch 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Weltsch. 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 100 military records available for the last name Weltsch. For the veterans among your Weltsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weltsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weltsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Weltsch in 1963 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weltsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weltsch 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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