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Waelty Family History

Waelty Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Welty, Wadley, Welby, Walby, Wally, Talty, Wakeley, Kielty, Walt

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Where is the Waelty family from?

You can see how Waelty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waelty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waelty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Waelty families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Waelty's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Waelty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waelty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waelty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waelty. 100% of Waelty men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Waelty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waelty 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Waelty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 155 military records available for the last name Waelty. For the veterans among your Waelty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waelty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Waelty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Waelty in 1967 was 64, and 65 in 2002.

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