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Woeltjen Family History

Woeltjen Surname 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: Oeltjen, Oetjen, Woltjer, Holten, Westen, Woolen, Wooten, Bolten

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Where is the Woeltjen family from?

You can see how Woeltjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woeltjen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woeltjen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Woeltjen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woeltjen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woeltjen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Woeltjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woeltjen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Woeltjen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Woeltjen. For the veterans among your Woeltjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woeltjen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Woeltjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Woeltjen in 1970 was 61, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woeltjen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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