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Waelchli Family History

Waelchli 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: Walli, Welch, Walch, Baechle, Welcher, Melchi, Whelchel, Walcher

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Where is the Waelchli family from?

You can see how Waelchli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waelchli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waelchli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Waelchli families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waelchli's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waelchli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waelchli 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 Waelchli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waelchli. 100% of Waelchli men worked as a Labor and 100% of Waelchli women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Waelchli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Waelchli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waelchli 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Waelchli. 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 55 military records available for the last name Waelchli. For the veterans among your Waelchli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waelchli lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Waelchli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waelchli in 1951 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waelchli 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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