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Weleter Family History

Weleter 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: Welter, Weeter, Weller, Demeter, Wetter, Felter, Belter, Walter

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Where is the Weleter family from?

You can see how Weleter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weleter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Weleter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 5 Weleter families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Weleter's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Weleter families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Weleter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weleter 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Weleter. 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 Weleter. For the veterans among your Weleter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weleter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weleter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weleter

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