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Weelle Family History

Weelle 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: Welle, Weller, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Weddle, Selle, Wells, Well

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Where is the Weelle family from?

You can see how Weelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Weelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Weelle family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Weelle's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Weelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weelle 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 21 census records available for the last name Weelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weelle 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Weelle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weelle. For the veterans among your Weelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weelle lifespan?

Average Weelle life expectancy in 1997 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weelle 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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