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Welner Family History

Welner 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, Kelner, Weiner, Wenner, Wellner, Werner, Welker, Welter

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Where is the Welner family from?

You can see how Welner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Welner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Welner family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Welner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Welner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Welner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Welner. 12% of Welner men worked as an Operator and 34% of Welner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Welner were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Operator
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Welner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welner 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Welner. 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 214 military records available for the last name Welner. For the veterans among your Welner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Welner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Welner in 1958 was 36, and 82 in 2002.

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