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Waellner Family History

Waellner 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: Wellner, Wuellner, Wallner, Waller, Weller, Willner, Kellner, Waldner

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Where is the Waellner family from?

You can see how Waellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waellner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waellner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Waellner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Waellner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waellner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Waellner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Waellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waellner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Waellner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Waellner. For the veterans among your Waellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waellner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1977, in the United States, Waellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Waellner in 1976 was 74, and 88 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waellner 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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