This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wellbaum family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wellbaum Family History

Wellbaum Surname Meaning

German (Cologne Ruhr): nickname or metonymic occupational name from Middle High German wëlboum ‘roller (in a mill) axle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wellbaum family from?

You can see how Wellbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wellbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wellbaum family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wellbaum's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wellbaum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wellbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wellbaum. 40% of Wellbaum men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wellbaum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wellbaum were Machinist and Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Wellbaum | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Wellbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wellbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellbaum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wellbaum

Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Wellbaum. 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.

View all Wellbaum immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 356 military records available for the last name Wellbaum. For the veterans among your Wellbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wellbaum military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wellbaum family history

Discover More

What is the average Wellbaum lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wellbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wellbaum in 1961 was 54, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wellbaum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellbaum 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wellbaum family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial