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Welzen Family History

Welzen 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: Wellen, Welden, Weller, Ellen, Welz, Elsen, Westen, Wenzel, Wilden

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Where is the Welzen family from?

You can see how Welzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welzen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Welzen family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Welzen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Welzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welzen 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 109 census records available for the last name Welzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welzen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Welzen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Welzen. For the veterans among your Welzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welzen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Welzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Welzen in 1981 was 67, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welzen 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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