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Welsho Family History

Welsho 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: Welsh, Welsch, Welch, Walsh, Kelso, Belshe, Welser, Wels, Kelsh

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Where is the Welsho family from?

You can see how Welsho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welsho family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Welsho families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 4 Welsho families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Welsho's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Welsho families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welsho 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 38 census records available for the last name Welsho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welsho 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Welsho. 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 Welsho. For the veterans among your Welsho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welsho lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Welsho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Welsho in 1990 was 43, and 9 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welsho 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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