Welfen Family History

Welfen 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: Wellen, Welden, Weller, Ellen, Elsen, Westen, Wolfer, Wilden, Weldin, Sellen

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Where is the Welfen family from?

You can see how Welfen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welfen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Welfen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Welfen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Welfen families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welfen 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 Welfen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7 census records available for the last name Welfen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welfen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Welfen. 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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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Welfen. For the veterans among your Welfen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welfen lifespan?

Average Welfen life expectancy in 1978 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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Welfen Surname Meaning

Where is the Welfen family from?

What Welfen family records will you find?

What is the average Welfen lifespan?

Average Welfen life expectancy in 1978 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

Welfen Family History

Welfen Surname Meaning

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What is the average Welfen lifespan?

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Welfen Surname Meaning

14,000 record(s) for Welfen

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Where is the Welfen family from?

What Welfen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Welfen family history

What is the average Welfen lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Welfen family tree

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