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Weltz Family History

Weltz Name Meaning

German: variant of Welz .

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


Similar surnames: Welz, Waltz, Voltz, Pultz, Wetz, Welt, Meltz, Weitz, Wertz, Geltz

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Where is the Weltz family from?

You can see how Weltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weltz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Weltz families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Weltz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Weltz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weltz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Weltz. 64% of Weltz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Weltz women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weltz were Labourer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Tinsmith
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Weltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weltz 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Weltz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Weltz. For the veterans among your Weltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weltz lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Weltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weltz in 1946 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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