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Waelte Family History

Waelte 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: Welte, Wagle, Wale, Waite, Walter, Welle, Welge, Wiele, Walt, Waltke

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Where is the Waelte family from?

You can see how Waelte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waelte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Waelte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Waelte family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Waelte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Waelte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waelte 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 40 census records available for the last name Waelte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waelte 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Waelte. 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 6 military records available for the last name Waelte. For the veterans among your Waelte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waelte lifespan?

Average Waelte life expectancy in 1982 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waelte 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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