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Wellbes Family History

Wellbes 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: Welles, Weller, Wells, Welle, Wellen, Belles, Wellner, Delles, Telles

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Where is the Wellbes family from?

You can see how Wellbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellbes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wellbes family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wellbes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wellbes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Wellbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellbes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wellbes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wellbes. For the veterans among your Wellbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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