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Wellon Family History

Wellon Surname Meaning

see Wayland.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wellon family from?

You can see how Wellon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wellon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Wellon families living in Worcestershire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wellon's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Wellon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellon 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 Wellon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wellon. 100% of Wellon men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 100% of Wellon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aircraft Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wellon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellon 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Wellon. 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 147 military records available for the last name Wellon. For the veterans among your Wellon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Wellon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wellon in 1966 was 73, and 36 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellon 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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