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Welliever Family History

Welliever 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: Welliver, Willever, Weller, Tolliver, Sellmeyer, Bellinger, Wellner

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Where is the Welliever family from?

You can see how Welliever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welliever family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Welliever families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Welliever families living in Illinois. This was about 93% of all the recorded Welliever's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Welliever families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Welliever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welliever 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Welliever. 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 45 military records available for the last name Welliever. For the veterans among your Welliever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welliever lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Welliever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Welliever in 1963 was 81, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welliever 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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