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Welti Family History

Welti Name Meaning

Swiss German: from a pet form of Walther .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Welt, Welty, Welte, Weltz, Wei, Weith, Welz, Wali, Wells, Belt

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Where is the Welti family from?

You can see how Welti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Welti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Welti families living in Iowa. This was about 28% of all the recorded Welti's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Welti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Welti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Welti. 39% of Welti men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Welti women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Welti were Mechanic and Nurse. .

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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
    39%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Brewer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Welti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welti 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Welti. 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 244 military records available for the last name Welti. For the veterans among your Welti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welti lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Welti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Welti in 1962 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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