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Wellhausen Family History

Wellhausen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Wellhausen in Thurgau canton Switzerland or for numerous bearers of the name in the area Hanover - Göttingen from Welliehausen in Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Wellhausen family from?

You can see how Wellhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellhausen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellhausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wellhausen families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wellhausen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wellhausen families in 1891.
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What did your Wellhausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wellhausen. 34% of Wellhausen men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wellhausen women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wellhausen were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Craneman
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Wellhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wellhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellhausen 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Wellhausen. 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 380 military records available for the last name Wellhausen. For the veterans among your Wellhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellhausen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wellhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wellhausen in 1957 was 60, and 35 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellhausen 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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