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Wellen Family History

Wellen Surname Meaning

Dutch; Flemish (Van Wellen): habitational name for someone from a place called Welle, for example in East Flanders and Zeeland.

Alternatively, it could also refer to someone from Wellen in Limburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wellen family from?

You can see how Wellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wellen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Wellen families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Wellen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wellen families in 1911.
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What did your Wellen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wellen. 100% of Wellen men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellen 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Wellen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wellen. For the veterans among your Wellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wellen in 1959 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellen 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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