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Origins of the Wellman surname

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We have a total number of 8672 records for people with the last name Wellman.

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Where do most Wellmans live?

In 1921, most Wellmans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wellmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,620 records for the Wellman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Wellmans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wellmans.

What are the most common Wellman first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Wellman family members

Common jobs for Wellmans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wellmans in 1921
Laundress

36

Dressmaker

31

Charwoman

19

General Servant

16

Living On Own Means

14

Common Male occupations for Wellmans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

51

General Labourer

34

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

28

Farm Labourer

22

Farm Hands

17

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