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Welus Family History

Welus 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: Wells, Wels, Melis, Welz, Weiss, Delos, Reus, Wiles, Jesus, Melhus

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Where is the Welus family from?

You can see how Welus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welus family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Welus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Welus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welus 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 57 census records available for the last name Welus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welus 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 Welus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Welus. For the veterans among your Welus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Welus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Welus in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welus 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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