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Wellek Family History

Wellek 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: Weller, Welle, Wellen, Welles, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Waller

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Where is the Wellek family from?

You can see how Wellek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wellek families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wellek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wellek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Wellek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellek 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wellek. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wellek. For the veterans among your Wellek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wellek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wellek in 1966 was 67, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellek 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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