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Welcsh Family History

Welcsh 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: Welsh, Welch, Felch, Wells, Kelch, Welsch, Walsh, Belch, Weech, Weich

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Where is the Welcsh family from?

You can see how Welcsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welcsh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welcsh family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Welcsh's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Welcsh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welcsh 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 15 census records available for the last name Welcsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welcsh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Welcsh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Welcsh. For the veterans among your Welcsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welcsh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Welcsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Welcsh in 1954 was 37, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welcsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welcsh 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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