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Welvaert Family History

Welvaert 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: Willaert, Weller, Weaver, Helbert, Wilbert, Wilfert, Gellert, Wolpert

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Where is the Welvaert family from?

You can see how Welvaert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welvaert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Welvaert families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Welvaert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Welvaert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welvaert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Welvaert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Welvaert. 67% of Welvaert 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Welvaert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welvaert 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Welvaert. 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 64 military records available for the last name Welvaert. For the veterans among your Welvaert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welvaert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Welvaert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Welvaert in 1964 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

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