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Wellmann Family History

Wellmann Surname Meaning

German: variant of Welle 1 with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’ i.e. ‘man who lived by a stream’.

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


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Where is the Wellmann family from?

You can see how Wellmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wellmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wellmann families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wellmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wellmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellmann 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 Wellmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wellmann. 59% of Wellmann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wellmann women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wellmann were Farming and Genl Office Work.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Genl Office Work
    50%

What Wellmann family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Wellmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wellmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wellmann in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wellmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellmann 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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