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Wellmon Family History

Wellmon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wellman.

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


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Where is the Wellmon family from?

You can see how Wellmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Wellmon families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wellmon's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wellmon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellmon 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 did your Wellmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wellmon. 43% of Wellmon men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wellmon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wellmon were Salesman and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Lineman
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Wellmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wellmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellmon 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wellmon. 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 280 military records available for the last name Wellmon. For the veterans among your Wellmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellmon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wellmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wellmon in 1962 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wellmon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellmon 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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