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Wellin Family History

Wellin 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: Welling, Fellin, Sellin, Weldin, Yellin, Bellin, Wellen, Ellin

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Where is the Wellin family from?

You can see how Wellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wellin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Wellin families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wellin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wellin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellin 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 Wellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wellin. 75% of Wellin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellin 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Wellin. 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 216 military records available for the last name Wellin. For the veterans among your Wellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wellin in 1958 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wellin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellin 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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