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Welten Family History

Welten 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: Westen, Welton, Velten, Wellen, Welden, Felten, Welter, Welte, Elton

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Where is the Welten family from?

You can see how Welten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Welten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Welten families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Welten's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Welten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Welten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Welten. 100% of Welten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Welten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Welten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welten 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Welten. 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 77 military records available for the last name Welten. For the veterans among your Welten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Welten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Welten in 1968 was 90, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Welten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welten 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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