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Waelti Family History

Waelti 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: Wali, Walli, Walt, Welt, Welty, Welte, Saeli, Walts, Waltz, Weltz

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Where is the Waelti family from?

You can see how Waelti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waelti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Waelti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Waelti families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Waelti's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Waelti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waelti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waelti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waelti. 74% of Waelti 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
    74%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
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What Waelti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Waelti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waelti 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Waelti. 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 74 military records available for the last name Waelti. For the veterans among your Waelti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waelti lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waelti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Waelti in 1964 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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