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Wellna Family History

Wellna 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: Weller, Pella, Melena, Sella, Tella, Walla, Wells, Welling, Celona

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Where is the Wellna family from?

You can see how Wellna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wellna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wellna families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wellna's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wellna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wellna ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Wellna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellna 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wellna. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wellna. For the veterans among your Wellna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellna lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Wellna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wellna in 1969 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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