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Wellens Name Meaning

Flemish Dutch and German: patronymic from Welle(n) a vernacular form of the personal name Willem (see Wilhelm ) and reportedly also of Walter .

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


Similar surnames: Welle, Wilkens, Welles, Willens, Ellen, Weller, Willems, Willen

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Where is the Wellens family from?

You can see how Wellens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Wellens families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wellens's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Wellens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wellens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wellens. 30% of Wellens men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Wellens women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wellens were New Worker and Housework. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Secretary
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wellens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellens 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Wellens. 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 296 military records available for the last name Wellens. For the veterans among your Wellens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wellens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wellens in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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