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Welm Family History

Welm 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: Helm, Welz, Well, Elm, Kelm, Welt, Weld, Welp, Welk, Wilm

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Where is the Welm family from?

You can see how Welm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Welm families living in Nebraska. This was about 71% of all the recorded Welm's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Welm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welm 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 158 census records available for the last name Welm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welm 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Welm. 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 22 military records available for the last name Welm. For the veterans among your Welm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welm lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Welm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Welm in 1965 was 78, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welm 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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