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Wlsh Family History

Wlsh 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: Welsh, Walsh, Wish, Ulsh, Wash, Rush, Wass, Ash, Nash, Wise

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Where is the Wlsh family from?

You can see how Wlsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wlsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wlsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wlsh families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wlsh's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wlsh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wlsh 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 Wlsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wlsh. 100% of Wlsh men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Wlsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wlsh 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wlsh. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wlsh. For the veterans among your Wlsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wlsh lifespan?

Average Wlsh life expectancy in 1999 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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