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Welell Family History

Welell 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: Wedell, Jewell, Gesell, Elwell, Sewell, Ezell, Wivell, Wells, Wedel

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Where is the Welell family from?

You can see how Welell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welell family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Welell family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Welell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Welell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welell 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 12 census records available for the last name Welell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Welell. 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 Welell. For the veterans among your Welell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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