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Weltzin Family History

Weltzin Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places so named for example on the island of Usedom.

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


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Where is the Weltzin family from?

You can see how Weltzin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weltzin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weltzin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Weltzin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Weltzin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Weltzin families in 1880.
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What did your Weltzin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weltzin. 61% of Weltzin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Weltzin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weltzin were Partner Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    61%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Partner Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Weltzin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weltzin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weltzin 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Weltzin. 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 225 military records available for the last name Weltzin. For the veterans among your Weltzin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weltzin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Weltzin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Weltzin in 1962 was 66, and 66 in 2003.

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