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Weleman Family History

Weleman 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: Wellman, Wileman, Weltman, Weeman, Keleman, Weseman, Coleman, Waldman

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Where is the Weleman family from?

You can see how Weleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Weleman family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Weleman's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Weleman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Weleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weleman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Weleman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Weleman. For the veterans among your Weleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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