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Weltner Family History

Weltner Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Weltner family from?

You can see how Weltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weltner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weltner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Weltner families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Weltner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weltner families in 1891.
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What did your Weltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weltner. 15% of Weltner men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Weltner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weltner were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Baker
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Weltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weltner 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Weltner. 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 663 military records available for the last name Weltner. For the veterans among your Weltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weltner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weltner in 1963 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weltner 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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