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Welsdon Family History

Welsdon 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: Weldon, Elson, Elston, Nelson, Melson, Eldon, Kelson, Weldin, Belson

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Where is the Welsdon family from?

You can see how Welsdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welsdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Welsdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Welsdon families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Welsdon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Welsdon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Welsdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welsdon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Welsdon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Welsdon. For the veterans among your Welsdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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