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Welpman Family History

Welpman 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: Wellman, Weltman, Waldman, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Bellman, Sellman

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Where is the Welpman family from?

You can see how Welpman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welpman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Welpman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Welpman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Welpman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welpman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Welpman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Welpman. 100% of Welpman 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 96 census records available for the last name Welpman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welpman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Welpman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Welpman. For the veterans among your Welpman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welpman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Welpman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Welpman in 1966 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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