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Welklin Family History

Welklin 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, Elkin, Belkin, Fellin, Sellin, Weldin, Yellin, Bellin

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Welklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welklin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Welklin. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Welklin. For the veterans among your Welklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welklin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Welklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Welklin in 1981 was 84, and 91 in 1993.

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