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Welsandt Family History

Welsandt 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: Weyandt, Weygandt, Weigandt, Wendt, Wieland, Eland, Helland, Deland

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Where is the Welsandt family from?

You can see how Welsandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welsandt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Welsandt families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Welsandt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Welsandt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welsandt 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 92 census records available for the last name Welsandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welsandt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Welsandt. 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 55 military records available for the last name Welsandt. For the veterans among your Welsandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welsandt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Welsandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Welsandt in 1959 was 55, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welsandt 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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