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Oltmans Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Oltmanns . Dutch: of German origin; see 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Oltmanns, Oltman, Oltmann, Ostman, Olman, Altman, Holtman, Ortman

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Where is the Oltmans family from?

You can see how Oltmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oltmans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oltmans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oltmans family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oltmans's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Oltmans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oltmans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oltmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oltmans. 61% of Oltmans 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Painter
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 849 immigration records available for the last name Oltmans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 214 military records available for the last name Oltmans. For the veterans among your Oltmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oltmans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Oltmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oltmans in 1967 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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