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Welat Family History

Welat 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: Welt, Pilat, Vela, Elam, Wear, Welz, Wendt, Neat, Wells, Belt

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Where is the Welat family from?

You can see how Welat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Welat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Welat families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Welat's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Welat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welat 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 62 census records available for the last name Welat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welat 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Welat. 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 16 military records available for the last name Welat. For the veterans among your Welat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welat lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Welat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Welat in 1972 was 63, and 81 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welat 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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