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Welkus Family History

Welkus 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: Malkus, Melhus, Wells, Wirkus, Weeks, Welke, Balkus, Wilgus, Petkus

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Where is the Welkus family from?

You can see how Welkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welkus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welkus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Welkus families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Welkus's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Welkus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Welkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welkus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Welkus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Welkus. For the veterans among your Welkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welkus lifespan?

Average Welkus life expectancy in 1965 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welkus 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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