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Wellerson Family History

Wellerson 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: Ellerson, Ellenson, Elletson, Helgerson, Rollerson, Elberson

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Where is the Wellerson family from?

You can see how Wellerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wellerson family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wellerson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wellerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wellerson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Wellerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellerson 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Wellerson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wellerson. For the veterans among your Wellerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wellerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wellerson in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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