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Welwardt Family History

Welwardt 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: Alwardt, Elward, Allwardt, Seward, Edward, Ewart, Dewart, Gebhardt

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Where is the Welwardt family from?

You can see how Welwardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welwardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welwardt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Welwardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Welwardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welwardt 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 16 census records available for the last name Welwardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welwardt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Welwardt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Welwardt. For the veterans among your Welwardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welwardt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Welwardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Welwardt in 1974 was 74, and 71 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welwardt 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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