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Welcer Family History

Welcer 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: Weller, Melcer, Welcher, Welker, Welter, Welser, Selcer, Welder

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Where is the Welcer family from?

You can see how Welcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welcer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Welcer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Welcer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Welcer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Welcer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welcer 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 129 census records available for the last name Welcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welcer 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Welcer. 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 36 military records available for the last name Welcer. For the veterans among your Welcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welcer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Welcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Welcer in 1965 was 79, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welcer 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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