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Wellensiek Family History

Wellensiek 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: Wellens, Ellender, Willenbrink, Ellenson, Wallenstein, Wellen

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Where is the Wellensiek family from?

You can see how Wellensiek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellensiek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Wellensiek families living in Nebraska. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wellensiek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wellensiek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellensiek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wellensiek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wellensiek. 60% of Wellensiek 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
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What Wellensiek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Wellensiek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellensiek 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Wellensiek. 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 103 military records available for the last name Wellensiek. For the veterans among your Wellensiek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellensiek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wellensiek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wellensiek in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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