Origins of the Wellwood surname
About the Wellwoods
We have a total of 1752 records for people with the last name Wellwood.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Wellwoods.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Wellwood family's history
Interesting facts about Wellwood
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wellwood surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Wellwoods most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Wellwoods.
What are the most common Wellwood first names?
William
Robert
Elizabeth
Mary
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Wellwoods
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wellwoods in 1921
Cotton Weaver
6
Dressmaker
5
Machinist
5
Housekeeper
4
Lady
4
Common male occupations for Wellwoods in 1921
General Labourer
8
Cotton Weaver
7
Linen Weaver
5
Hand Loom Weaver
4
Shoemaker
4
