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Weleb Family History

Weleb 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: Weller, Caleb, Webb, Welz, Wale, Wiles, Wells, Mele, Weber, Velez

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Where is the Weleb family from?

You can see how Weleb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weleb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Weleb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Weleb families living in Kent. This was about 58% of all the recorded Weleb's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Weleb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weleb 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 Weleb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Student was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weleb. 100% of Weleb men worked as a Student.

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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

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Weleb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weleb 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Weleb. 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 13 military records available for the last name Weleb. For the veterans among your Weleb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weleb lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weleb

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