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Wellstein Family History

Wellstein 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: Millstein, Waldstein, Weinstein, Beilstein, Wetzstein, Hellstern

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Where is the Wellstein family from?

You can see how Wellstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wellstein families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wellstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wellstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wellstein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wellstein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Wellstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellstein 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Wellstein. 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 142 military records available for the last name Wellstein. For the veterans among your Wellstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wellstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wellstein in 1966 was 79, and 70 in 2002.

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