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Welbaum Family History

Welbaum Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Wellbaum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Welbaum family from?

You can see how Welbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Welbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Welbaum families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Welbaum's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Welbaum families in 1891.
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What did your Welbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Welbaum. 100% of Welbaum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Welbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welbaum 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Welbaum. 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 244 military records available for the last name Welbaum. For the veterans among your Welbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welbaum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Welbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Welbaum in 1962 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welbaum 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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