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Welther Family History

Welther 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: Werther, Weltmer, Welcher, Walther, Welter, Weltner, Weller, Esther

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Where is the Welther family from?

You can see how Welther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Welther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Welther family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Welther's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Welther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welther 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 Welther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Welther. 43% of Welther men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Welther women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Welther were Farmer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Labor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Welther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Welther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welther 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Welther. 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 136 military records available for the last name Welther. For the veterans among your Welther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welther lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Welther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Welther in 1963 was 86, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welther 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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