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Wellbrock Name Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German welle ‘spring’ + brōk ‘brush-covered swamp’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ellerbrock, Edelbrock, Rosebrock, Weller, Brock, Leibrock, Wittrock

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Where is the Wellbrock family from?

You can see how Wellbrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellbrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellbrock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Wellbrock families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wellbrock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wellbrock families in 1891.
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What did your Wellbrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wellbrock. 34% of Wellbrock men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Wellbrock women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wellbrock were Auditor and Salesman. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Auditor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wellbrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellbrock 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Wellbrock. 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 488 military records available for the last name Wellbrock. For the veterans among your Wellbrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellbrock lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wellbrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wellbrock in 1955 was 62, and 56 in 2004.

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