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Weldy Family History

Weldy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weldi unexplained. The surname Weldi is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Weldy family from?

You can see how Weldy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weldy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weldy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Weldy families living in Northumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Weldy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Weldy families in 1891.
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What did your Weldy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weldy. 100% of Weldy 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Weldy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weldy 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Weldy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weldy. For the veterans among your Weldy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weldy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Weldy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weldy in 1943 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weldy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weldy 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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