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Wellspeak Family History

Wellspeak 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: Weller, Wells, Belleau, Wellman, Welle, Hellstern, Gallipeau, Wellen

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Where is the Wellspeak family from?

You can see how Wellspeak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellspeak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellspeak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wellspeak families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wellspeak's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Wellspeak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellspeak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wellspeak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wellspeak. 100% of Wellspeak 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Wellspeak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellspeak 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wellspeak. 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 76 military records available for the last name Wellspeak. For the veterans among your Wellspeak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellspeak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wellspeak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wellspeak in 1959 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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