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Welsin Family History

Welsin 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: Weldin, Melin, Elson, Wein, Nelson, Elsen, Helin, Helsing, Melson

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Where is the Welsin family from?

You can see how Welsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welsin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Welsin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Welsin family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Welsin's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Welsin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welsin 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 97 census records available for the last name Welsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welsin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Welsin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Welsin. For the veterans among your Welsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welsin lifespan?

Average Welsin life expectancy in 1991 was 20 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welsin 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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