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Welleman Family History

Welleman 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: Wellman, Elleman, Alleman, Bellman, Sellman, Mellman, Wollman

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Where is the Welleman family from?

You can see how Welleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Welleman families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Welleman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Welleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Welleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Welleman. 100% of Welleman men worked as a Farmer.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Welleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welleman 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Welleman. 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 22 military records available for the last name Welleman. For the veterans among your Welleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welleman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Welleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Welleman in 1969 was 88, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welleman 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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