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Wellenger Family History

Wellenger 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: Bellenger, Ellender, Bellinger, Wellner, Sullenger, Willinger

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Where is the Wellenger family from?

You can see how Wellenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellenger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wellenger families living in Indiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wellenger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wellenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellenger 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 48 census records available for the last name Wellenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellenger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wellenger. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wellenger. For the veterans among your Wellenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellenger lifespan?

Average Wellenger life expectancy in 2003 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellenger 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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