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Weldman Family History

Weldman 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: Waldman, Wellman, Wedman, Wildman, Heldman, Feldman, Weltman, Weidman

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Where is the Weldman family from?

You can see how Weldman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weldman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Weldman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Weldman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Weldman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weldman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weldman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weldman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weldman. 60% of Weldman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Weldman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weldman 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Weldman. 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 86 military records available for the last name Weldman. For the veterans among your Weldman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weldman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Weldman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weldman in 1974 was 80, and 88 in 2000.

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