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Weling Family History

Weling 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: Welling, Werling, Meling, Wehling, Heling, Welding, Wesling, Ling

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Where is the Weling family from?

You can see how Weling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weling families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Weling family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Weling's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Weling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weling 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 Weling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weling. 100% of Weling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Weling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weling 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Weling. 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 101 military records available for the last name Weling. For the veterans among your Weling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weling lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Weling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weling in 1975 was 72, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weling 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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