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Welga Family History

Welga 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: Welge, Vela, Melia, Welz, Belka, Weng, Melgar, Pella, Sella, Rega

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Where is the Welga family from?

You can see how Welga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Welga families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Welga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Welga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welga 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 96 census records available for the last name Welga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welga 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Welga. 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 17 military records available for the last name Welga. For the veterans among your Welga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welga lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Welga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Welga in 1972 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welga 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.

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