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Weldt Family History

Weldt 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: Wendt, Welt, Welde, Weld, Weldy, Heldt, Woldt, Feldt, Wildt, Wild

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Where is the Weldt family from?

You can see how Weldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Weldt families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weldt's in USA. California had the highest population of Weldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nya Employee were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weldt. 60% of Weldt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weldt women worked as a Nya Employee.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nya Employee
    100%

What Weldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Weldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weldt 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Weldt. 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 58 military records available for the last name Weldt. For the veterans among your Weldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weldt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Weldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weldt in 1966 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weldt 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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