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Welpley Family History

Welpley 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: Whelpley, Weller, Willey, Wesley, Weppler, Welle, Weekley, Selley

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Where is the Welpley family from?

You can see how Welpley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welpley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Welpley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Welpley families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Welpley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Welpley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welpley 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 Welpley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Welpley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welpley 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Welpley. 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 37 military records available for the last name Welpley. For the veterans among your Welpley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welpley lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Welpley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Welpley in 1981 was 95, and 67 in 2001.

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