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Weltfisch Family History

Weltfisch 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: Welsch, Wetsch, Westrich, Wallisch, Deutsch, Belich, Westfield

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Where is the Weltfisch family from?

You can see how Weltfisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weltfisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weltfisch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Weltfisch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Weltfisch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weltfisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weltfisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weltfisch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Weltfisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weltfisch 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Weltfisch. 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 6 military records available for the last name Weltfisch. For the veterans among your Weltfisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weltfisch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Weltfisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Weltfisch in 1970 was 78, and 89 in 2001.

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