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Weldron Family History

Weldron 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: Waldron, Weldon, Eldon, Weldin, Welton, Weedon, Gendron, Hendron

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Where is the Weldron family from?

You can see how Weldron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weldron family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weldron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Weldron families living in Cumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Weldron's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Weldron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weldron 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 318 census records available for the last name Weldron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weldron 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Weldron. 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 26 military records available for the last name Weldron. For the veterans among your Weldron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weldron lifespan?

Average Weldron life expectancy in 1997 was 69 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 Weldron 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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