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Welean Family History

Welean 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: Selman, Kelman, Elman, Mclean, Belan, Wellman, Selan, Weldin, Belman

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Where is the Welean family from?

You can see how Welean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welean family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Welean families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Welean's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Welean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welean 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 36 census records available for the last name Welean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welean 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Welean. 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 Welean. For the veterans among your Welean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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