Origins of the Wellens surname
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Interesting facts about Wellens
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wellens surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Wellenses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Wellenses.
What are the most common Wellens first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wellenses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wellenses in 1921
Hand Loom Weaver Silk
8
Silk Weaver
7
Cotton Winder
5
Cotton Weaver
4
Silk Winder
4
Common male occupations for Wellenses in 1921
Joiner
21
Blacksmith
6
Hand Loom Weaver Silk
5
Coal Miner
4
General Labourer
4
